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towards the erection and endowment of a church in the vicinity of their works. The company, consisting of J. G. Paley, T. Mayson, J. Pollard, and J. and J. Sturges, Esqs., have very handsomely placed the presentation in the hands of the vicar of Bradford.-Leeds Intelligencer.

Scissett Church.-The new church at Scissett, in the parishes of High Hoyland and Elmley, which has been erected by subscription, and which will be endowed with 13001. by T. W. Beaumont, Esq., of Bretton Park, was opened on Wednesday afternoon, the 4th of September, by license from the Lord Bishop of Ripon. The Rev. J. Birch, M.A., curate of High Hoyland, read prayers, and the Rev. D. Robinson, M.A., incumbent of Woolley, preached an appropriate and impressive sermon, to a very crowded and attentive congregation, in which he demonstrated the benefit of the Established Church, and her claims upon our support and extension. In the evening another service was held, and the church filled a second time. The Rev. G. S. Bull, minister of St. James's Church, Bradford, officiated. Collections, amounting to nearly 107., were made in aid of the endowment. The church is an exceedingly neat and substantial building, with a tower. It is in the early Gothic style, and does great credit to Mr. Richardson, of Bretton, the architect. It stands in the bosom of a beautiful valley, where "the sound of the church-going bell" has not hitherto been heard; and we trust it will prove, like many similar erections, an inestimable blessing to generations yet unborn.-For particulars connected with the laying of the first stone of this church, in September 1837, we beg to refer our readers to our "Monthly Register of Ecclesiastical Intelligence" for January 1838.

WINCHESTER.

Channel Islands.-On August 24 the bishop held an ordination at St. Helier's, Jersey, when Mr. S. Wright was admitted to priest's orders. On the same day, being the anniversary of the horrible massacre of St. Bartholomew, when 70,000 French Protestants were ruthlessly massacred in cold blood by the Roman Catholics, by order of Charles IX., the Rev. Dr. Jeune, Dean of Jersey, preached an eloquent sermon, specially relating to that fearful outrage on humanity, when priestcraft stained the altar of a God of love with hecatombs of his creatures who could not subscribe to the mockery of transubstantia

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tion. On Monday, the bishop confirmed several hundreds of the youths of both sexes in the parochial church of St. Helier and in All Saints' chapel. On Tuesday, the same ceremony was performed at St. Lawrence, for the parishioners of St. Lawrence, and St. Mary's; and at St. Peter's, for those of St. Peter's, St. Ouen, and St. Brelade. On Wednesday, a confirmation was held at St. Martin's, for that parish, and the parishes of Grouville and Trinity. On Thursday, his lordship preached at St. James's Chapel, in favour of the children's school.-Guernsey Paper.

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its object more particularly the erection of churches and Sunday-schools, and the maintenance of clergymen in the province of South Australia. 3. That supplicating the blessing of Almighty God, without which nothing can prosper, this meeting would recommend to the friends and members of the society fervent prayer for its success, and pledges itself to regular, and (as God has prospered them) liberal pecuniary assistance to carry into effect its proposed objects. 4. That a subscription be forthwith entered into for carrying into effect the objects of the society. Many contributions have already been obtained.

[Our readers will find a special appeal in behalf of Church-extension in this colony in No. 188 of this Part. We beg to refer them to it.-ED.]

SCOTTISH EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

On Monday, August S, the Right Rev. the Bishop of Moray, Ross, and Argyle, finished his laborious progress through the greater part of that recently united diocese. After prayers, read in the chapel of the Holy Trinity, Elgin, by the Rev. Mr. Williams, of Jesus Coll., Oxford, who had accompanied the bishop throughout his tour in the capacity of chaplain, a few persons were confirmed. A sermon was then preached by the minister of the chapel on part of the second verse of the first lesson of the day, Jer. xliii.: "Then spake all the proud men, saying unto Jeremiah, Thou speakest falsely: the Lord our God hath not sent thee;" the preacher attempting to shew that objections to the truth and mission of the apostolical ministry proceeded from pride, and were to be answered

by an appeal to Catholic tradition and to the succession of episcopal ordinations. The bishop then delivered an admirable charge; and concluded the service of the day with prayer and the benediction. During this progress, his lordship held an ordination at Balachulish, near Fort William; admitting to deacon's orders, according to the form prescribed in the English ordinal, Mr. D. Mackenzie, licensed to a congregation in Rosshire; and had also, on July 30, consecrated a portion of ground for the family burial-place of D. Davidson, Esq., of Tullock. Conservative Journal.

Scottish Episcopal Church Society.-The stated annual meeting of the general committee was held in the Hopetoun Rooms, Edinburgh, on Sept. 4, 1839,—the Right

Rev. Bishop Skinner in the chair. When the returns hitherto received from the several dioceses were laid before the meeting, they exhibited the following results, viz. :Donations subscribed for, 1,9087. 15s. 6d. ; annual contributions, 5071. 3s. 2d.; from treasurer of Gaelic Episcopal Society, 7101.; collections and congregational offerings, 1,1387. 19s. 2d.: total, 4,2647. 17s. 10d. Making allowance, therefore, for sums retained in the several dioceses, agreeable to Rule 8, and for expenses of advertising, printing, &c., it appeared evident that at least 4,000l. was at the credit of the society. The meeting then resolved to remit the appropriation of money for this year to a sub-committee, consisting of the Rt. Rev. Bishops Skinner, Low, Russell, Moir, &c., with instructions to distribute a sum not exceeding 1,2007.; and of this to apply a sum not less than 6004, nor greater than 7007., in aid of clerical incomes; the remainder of the 12007. for other objects of the society.

The sub-committee met in the Episcopal Library, Hill Street, Sept. 5,-the Right Rev. Bishop Skinner in the

chair, when the following grants were resolved upon:To thirty-one incumbents of the Church whose incomes stand most in need of aid from the society, 6961. 5s. 2d.; towards three episcopal schools at Glasgow, in connexion with chapels, and for the use of the poor and destitute episcopalians of that city, 457.; towards five schools in the highland districts, 651.; towards repairing school-houses and erection of a clergyman's dwelling, 607.; towards providing assistant clergymen in three congregations where they are absolutely necessary, 1251.; grants to five congregations struggling with pecuniary difficulties, 2251.; Bibles and Prayer-books for the schools, 201.: total, 1,236l. 5s. 2d. The remaining sum to meet any other claims which may occur, and to form capital or stock, the interest of which will go to keep up the increase of the society.

The annual meeting of the society will be held in Edinburgh, Dec. 4, 1839, when the report of the past year will be received.

Miscellaneous.

The Bristol Channel Mission.-The attention of a clergyman of the Church of England (the Rev. J. Ashley, LL.D.) was some time ago directed to the islands in the Bristol channel, of which there are four-Lundy, Caldy, and the two Holmes. Having ascertained that none of the islands enjoyed public worship, he visited Flat Holme and Steep Holme, which lies between Weston-super-Mare and Penarth, and repeatedly performed divine service in both these islands, which was well attended by the inhabitants and pilots. The result of the rev. gentleman's Christian labours has been the formation of the Bristol Channel Mission Society.

His Grace the Archbishop of Dublin, the Bishops of Down, Ferns, and Cork and Cloyne, are the four Irish representative bishops for the ensuing session of parliament.-Limerick Chronicle.

New Churches.-The following is an account of charges and expenses paid by her majesty's commissioners, in and about the execution of the several acts of parliament, for building and promoting the building of additional churches in populous places, from 25th March, 1838, to 25th March, 1839:

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Secretary, from 25th Dec., 1837, to

25th Dec., 1838

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The Journal of the Rev. Joseph Wolff, LL.D., containing an Account of his Missionary Labours from 1827 to 1831, and from 1835 to 1838. Svo. Burns.

New General Biographical Dictionary. Edited by the Rev. Henry J. Rose, B.D. Part II. 8vo. Fellowes.

The Antiquities of the Church. By the Rev. Joseph Bingham. New edit. Vol. VII. 8vo. Straker.

Ancient Christianity, and the Doctrines of the Oxford Tracts. By the Author of "Spiritual Despotism." No. III. Jackson and Walford.

Sermons. By the Rev. C. F. Childe, M.A., Principal of the Church Missionary Institution, Islington. Svo, cloth. Seeley.

NEW PUBLICATIONS.

An Apology for the Doctrine of Apostolical
Succession; with an Appendix on the English
Orders. By the Hon. and Rev. A. Perceval,
B.C.L., Chaplain in Ordinary to the Queen.
12mo. The Appendix includes a Chronologi-
cal List of the Names of 439 English Bishops
(from Archbishop Cranmer,) with the Dates
of their Consecration, and the Names of the
Consecrators; together with a Table of the
Episcopal Descent of the present Archbishop
of Canterbury for four successions. Rivington.

The Primitive Doctrine of Regeneration.
By the Rev. G. S. Faber, M.A., &c. Seeley.

Meditations on the Lord's Prayer; with
Four Discourses on different subjects. By A.
Bonnet, late Pastor of the French Protestant
Congregation in London. Fcp. 8vo, cloth.

Nisbet.

TO CORRESPONDENTS.

The Voice of the Church; or, Selections from the Divines of the Church in all Ages, on subjects relating to Doctrine, Religious Practice, and Ecclesiastical History. Part VIII. Royal 8vo. Burns.

Hindoo Female Education. By Priscilla Chapman. Post 8vo, with Engravings. Seeley. Prayers for Private and Family Worship: founded upon the Primitive Liturgies. By the Rev. Henry Allen, B.A., Vicar of St. Maryle-Wigford, Lincoln; and Chaplain to the Sussex County Gaol. 18mo, cloth. Rivington. Friendship with God illustrated in the Life of Abraham: a Series of Discourses. By the Rev. R. P. Buddicom, M.A., F.A.S., Minis ter of St. George's, Éverton. 2 vols. 12mo, cloth. Seeley.

The Editors have frequent complaints that no notice is taken of contributions, which, in fact, have never reached them. They especially request that all contributions may be forwarded to Mr. BURNS, 17 Portman Street; or Mr. EDWARDS, 12 Ave-Maria Lane. Anonymous contributors cannot, of course, expect to receive an answer,-the non-insertion of their articles is a sufficient evidence that they have not been deemed suitable. The Editors feel grateful for the increasing interest taken in the prosperity of their Work, and for the valuable papers transmitted to them.

Robson, Levey, and Franklyn, 46 St. Martin's Lane, London.

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Of Cambridge.-C. R. Alford, B.A., T. Bleaymire, B.A. Trin.; F. E. Durnford, B.A. King's; P. C. M. Hoskin, B.A, Jes.; W. Marshall, B.A. C.C.C.; R. G. Micklethwaite, B.A. Cath.; E. C. Montriou, B.A. Pemb.; W. H. Mountain, B.A. Christ's; W. C. Osborn, B.A. St. John's; W. Young, B.A. King's.

Literates.-H. Trimmer, R. Goodacre.

BY BP. OF CARLISLE, at Carlisle, Sept. 15. PRIESTS.

Of Oxford.-W. Benn, B.A., T. Todd, B.A. Queen's.

DEACONS.

Of Cambridge.-T. Boggis, B.A., E. Elliott, B.A., J. Halifax, B.A., J. Kitching, B.A., W. Rolfe, B.A. Trin. Hall.

Of Dublin.-R. Dugdale, B.A. Trin.

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Joh. Taxors: Rev. W. P. Bailey, M.A., Clare H., Rev. J. Mills, M.A., Pemb.

Oct. 12. The caput was this day appointed, viz. the vice-chancellor; J. Graham, D.D., Chr., divinity; T. Le Blanc, LL.D., Trin. H., law; H. I. H. Bond, M.D., Corp. physic; R. Jeffreys, B.D., Joh., sen. non-regent; H. W. Cookson, M.A., Pet., sen. regent.

Oct. 16.-Rev. M. Gibbs, M.A., Caius; Rev. J. Pullen, M.A., Corp., were appointed pro-proctors.

Proceedings of Societies.

SOCIETY FOR THE PROPAGATION OF THE GOSPEL.

Ordination of Missionaries.-On Sunday, 22d Sept., Mr. T. Boone, Mr. J. Vicars, and Mr. G. A. Addison, nominated to missions in Newfoundland, by the bishop of that diocese, were ordained deacons by the Archbp. of Canterbury, at Lambeth. These gentlemen, together with the Rev. W. Bowman, have already sailed. The Bishop of Newfoundland set sail on the 1st inst., on his way back to Bermuda.

The following suggestions have been just issued to excite a greater interest in the important objects of the society. In the establishment of parochial associations, the great object proposed is, to enrol every member of the Church in support of a society whose aim and endeavour it is to publish the Gospel of Christ in all lands, but especially (as we are most bounden) in the colonies and dependencies of our own empire. So great a work can never be effected without a general and united effort; the aid, therefore, of all who would take part in it is carnestly solicited the aid both of their labours and of their prayers. There are in England about 1,600,000 families in communion with the Church: if each family gave on the average 2s. 6d. a-year (which is scarcely more than one halfpenny a-week), the amount contributed would be 200,000l. The rich may be reasonably called upon to give much more liberally of their abundance: but surely there is hardly a single Church-family in the country that cannot afford to contribute, though it be of their poverty, one penny a-week towards the propagation of the Gospel in foreign lands. As inquiries are often made as to the best means of establishing an association, the society would suggest, as a first step, that the clergyman should circulate a short address, signed by himself, explaining to his parishioners the main objects of the society, and giving a summary of its history and present operations. It might then be advisable to give notice of a public meeting to be held for the purpose of forming an "Association," &c. The neighbouring gentry and clergy should be invited to attend and take part in the proceedings, by proposing the necessary resolutions. A map of the world, distinguishing the principal spheres of the society's missionary labours, would be found useful on such occasion.

Resolutions, &c.-1. That it is the duty of every sincere Christian to contribute according to his means to the extension of Christ's kingdom, by making known his Gospel in foreign lands. 2. That the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts, being the oldest missionary society in connexion with the Church of England, has an especial claim to our support. 3. That an association be formed in this parish, to be called "The Parochial

Association in aid of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel." That the subscriptions be due on the 1st of January for the year then commenced, and be paid to the local treasurer or secretary, as soon after as may be practicable. 4. That the bishop of the diocese be requested to accept the office of president; the nobility, principal gentry, and dignitaries of the Church, that of vice-presidents. 5. That all persons subscribing annually, or collecting in one year, be members of the committee; and all persons subscribing one penny a-month, or one shilling a-year, be members of the association.

In small rural parishes the clergyman would naturally preside at the meeting, and act as treasurer to the association. The national schoolmaster would probably undertake the duties of secretary and collector. It may be expedient in many places to keep up an interest in the society's operations by means of quarterly meetings; and it is believed that a great stimulus would be given to the exertions of its friends, if the duty of Christians" to propagate the Gospel in foreign parts" were made the subject of an annual sermon. The secretary should always have on hand a supply of the society's reports, and quarterly papers, and short statements, together with forms for receiving subscribers' names, blank receipts, and collectors' books; all which may be had on application, either personally or by letter, at the office in London.

The foregoing "suggestions" are offered more especially to the parochial clergy, from a conviction that it is on them and their exertions that the success of the society in its great missionary object mainly depends. The report for 1839 states that three hundred additional clergymen are wanted for the colonies, an addition which would entail upon the society an increased annual expenditure of 30,000l.; and large as this sum may appear, the preceding calculation will shew how easily it might be raised, if each parish in the country would bear its own share of the burden. Nor is there any ground for the apprehension sometimes expressed, that by contributing to foreign and distant objects, either the zeal or the subscriptions of the people for home-charities will be diminished. A large experience shews the reverse to be the fact," He that watereth shall be watered also himself." The interest excited for the members of our communion in foreign lands will be found to form a new bond between the pastor and his flock; it will kindle the love of the people to their Church, by shewing them that it is not a mere name or abstraction, but a living and spreading communion;-it will make them value the privilege of Church-membership, and thus check the growth of dissent. The grand object to set before the eyes of the people is the evangelisation of our immense colonies, and, through them, of the whole

world. Every one should be invited to contribute his share to this great work; and it is confidently believed that whatever labour any clergyman may take in the establishment of an association, and in superintending and directing its machinery, will not only prove a blessing to the ends of the earth, but will also return abundantly into his own parish and his own bosom.

The following is an extract from a speech of the Rev. Edward Bickersteth, at a public meeting held at Hertford, on the 17th September :-" To revert to the Society for Propagating the Gospel in Foreign Parts, especially in connexion with our colonies. Let us look for a moment at our possessions in the colonies. There are seventy distinct possessions in different parts of the world, scattered over the whole earth: in them there are 101,000,000 of fellow-subjects (I speak from official returns), and probably another 100,000,000 under our influence. These possessions are so situated as to surround every quarter of the globe: all round Africa, going largely into Asia, covering North America, with the West India islands in the centre, &c. The colonies of the British empire are in contact with, and spread over the whole earth. God raised us up from among the reforming churches with the purest faith, and blessed us with extent of dominion, and commerce, and influence. Can it be for a small purpose, or of little moment, that God has given to Great Britain a talent of greater weight and responsibility than tongue can utter? I feel that it rests upon us in the ministry, and in the Church of England, and on all who value our national institutions, our beloved established Church, to make it the blessing of the whole earth. The Society for Propagating the Gospel gives us great advantage. Í rejoice in its mitred prelates, seeing that they give this society such enlarged access for doing good through our colonies. I pray, that all who see the benefits already conferred will, with one heart and mind, facilitate its exertions in all parts of the world. I do feel that the Church of England, by this society, will be an amazing blessing throughout the world. But a solemn responsibility lies upon us. The more attacked and the more scorned is that Church, the more determined ought to be our adherence to it. The Society for the Propagation of the Gospel has taken a most noble position. When the government withdrew the grant, weaker societies would have contracted their issues; but this society did not. It said, We will increase our exertions;' and let us shew that we accord and agree with them. I felt it an important duty, notwithstanding I have other societies, to have in my parish a district association in aid of this society; and although but of a very recent date, I am happy to say that a sum of 281. has been realised: I cannot but feel with my friend Mr. Faithfull, that we have not done enough to make this society known."

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The following is a letter from the Rev. S. Wilberforce to the Rev. the Secretary of the Society :

"Ilfracombe, Oct. 2, 1839. "Rev. Sir,-As a month has passed since I sent you a report of my proceedings in these parts on behalf of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel, I think you will expect another communication from me. I thank God that I am again able to report to you that it has pleased him visibly to bless and prosper this great cause. The hopes that I ventured to indulge when I last wrote to you have been, and are being realised around me; and these two great counties are rousing themselves to a becoming interest in the great missionary work of our national Church. When I last wrote, I was just entering on the mining district, and consequently on the stronghold of Methodism in Cornwall; and I was prepared to look for little success in that district for a cause so closely connected with our Church. These anticipations, however, I am thankful to say, were not borne out by the event. Our meetings were attended by large numbers of all classes. The habits of the miners make them a remarkably intelligent race; and their interest in the facts detailed to them was marked and encouraging. Our collections will prove that we met with cordial support. Repeatedly it happened, that those who came into the room with an evident expression of unconcerned curiosity, became deeply interested as the meeting proceeded;

frequently, I have reason to believe, not only in the actual details, but in the new view presented to them of the living energy of what they still remember as their fathers' Church. The presence and active co-operation of the bishop has been throughout of the utmost importance, not only for our present success, but in creating this salutary impression. His zealous interest in our cause, and his willingness to add to all his other labours, the task of presiding at our meetings, placed the episcopal office before all the people in its true character, as the spring and director of Christian exertion. The happiest results have been the consequence in many instances. But it is time I gave you a detailed list of our proceedings. On Monday, Sept. 2, two meetings were held at Truro; that in the morning, with the bishop in the chair, was attended by many of the surrounding gentry and clergy, as well as the townsmen of Truro. The beautiful school-room overflowed with a most attentive audience; and the evening meeting held for the working-classes, who could not be present in the morning, was no less crowded and attentive. Additional annual subscriptions, to the amount of almost 20l. were given in the room, and the whole sum raised at the meetings (including new subscriptions) amounted to 491. 9s. Sd., making, with the collection at the church the day before, a total from Truro alone, in two days, of $11.5s. Nothing can more clearly shew, that all which is needed to place our funds in their proper condition is to let our case be known; for it was stated by the district secretary, that the whole of Cornwall, in the year preceding, had only contributed about 107. more than this very sum. On the following day the bishop presided at a meeting at Redruth, at which 77. 13s. 1d. was collected, and an association formed. Upon the 5th he again took the chair at Falmouth, when, in spite of a most unpropitious day, we held a successful meeting, obtained many new subscribers, and collected at the door 141. 14s. 8d. The following day I preached at St. Ives, and collected 321. 5s. 5d. On Sunday, Sept. 8, having been joined by my brother, the Rev. H. W. Wilberforce, I preached in the morning at Penzance (collection, 277. 17s. 6d.), and in the evening at Hellston (collection 15l. 17s. 6d.); he in the morning at St. Hilary (collection, 47. 8s. 6d.), and in the evening at Penzance (collection, 147.). On the next day I met the bishop at a meeting at Hellston, at which, with 167. 17s. 6d. contributed by new subscribers, a donation of 251. from the Rev. Canon Rogers, and 151. sent in after the close of the meeting, we received 767. 19s. 44d. On Tuesday evening, the 10th, I preached at Mawgan church, where, in spite of the pressing labour of the harvest, followed by a stormy evening, 71. 2s. 6d. were given to the work. On the 11th I attended at Penzance, where the bishop took the chair at a most efficient meeting, at which, with many new subscriptions, 391. 14s. 2d. was added to the 411. 17s. 6d. given on the Sunday. Of the good effects of this meeting, especially amongst the middle classes, I have since received the happiest assurances. On the 13th, I attended an evening meeting at Hayle, which, in spite of pouring rain, was crowded with a most attentive audience. In this work the Rev. J. Punnett, and my brother, gave me most effectual aid, and 71. 7s. 6d. was collected at the door. The next day I was present at two meetings; one in the morning, with the bishop in the chair, and Mr. Pendarves (a county member) moving the first resolution, seconded by the Archdeacon of Cornwall, at Camborne, where we formed an association, and, with many new subscribers, collected 141. 12s. 1d.: the other in the afternoon, at Illogan, the Rev. G. Treweeke, the rector, presiding, where 11. 13s. 6d. was subscribed annually in the room, making, with the collection, a total of 201. 8s. 10d. On Sunday the 15th, three sermons were preached for the society, both by my brother and myself: I preaching in the morning at Falmouth, (collection, 217. 3s. 7d.), in the afternoon at Penrhyn (collection, 147. 10s. 11d.), in the evening at Gwennap (collection, 67. 1s.); my brother in the morning at Mylor (collection, 47. 10s.), in the afternoon at Pendweiris chapel (collection, 47. 12s. 7d.), and in the evening at Falmouth (collection, 61. 17s. 44d.). On the day following, Monday, September 16, I attended a meeting at Gwennap, where 181. 12s. 2d. was contributed, of which 11. 4s. was pledged as annual subscriptions, and 51. was a donation from the Rev. F. Flamank. Having

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