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ment of these iniquitous measures is fearfully obvious. The rich and extensive colonies of Spain have been wrested from her grasp; and now her own sons are engaged in murderous conflict upon her soil. "Sadder sights of woe," in all probability, await her; inasmuch as neither of the contending parties seems to be at all aware, that the only effectual cure of political evils is to be found in the full and practical operation of uncorrupted Christianity.

The United States of North America are now beginning to taste the bitter fruits of the sin of slavery. While boasting of the unexampled liberality of their institutions, and that equal rights are secured to them by their constitution, they have held two millions of hapless negroes in abject bondage. Instead of following the magnanimous example of Great Britain, who resolved rather to sacrifice twenty millions of money than any longer to tolerate slavery in her colonies, the southern States in America adhere to the wretched system with a tenacity and a fierceness absolutely dishonourable to civilized life; to say nothing of Christianity. Rather than let the oppressed go free, they seem determined even to dissolve the union of the States, or involve them in civil war. In the northern States, where slavery is not practised, the question of emancipation is cordially entertained; and the right of the negro to freedom is zealously advocated in public meetings, and from the press. But in the south even the mails are not allowed to carry the publications of the Emancipation Societies; and were a friend of humanity to appear there as the avowed advocate of the negro slave, the probability is, that he would pay the forfeit of his life, as a victim of popular vengeance. In some cases which have lately occurred, all law has been for a time suspended, the civil authorities have been set at nought, and the greatest outrages perpetrated, in defence of the alleged right of even Christian men to buy, and sell, and oppress their brethren, and treat them like brute beasts, or goods and chattels Under these circumstances, religious people in America,

and especially the Methodist Church, as one of the most numerous and influential of the sects, are placed in situation of peculiar responsibility. It is the special duty of Christian Ministers, on all questions of morality, to guide. the public opinion. Mr. Wesley was one of the first men in England that wrote against the slave-trade, which he characterized as "the execrable sum of all villany." The Wesleyan Conference, also, several years ago, declared it to be their solemn and deliberate judgment, that the holding of men in slavery any longer than they can be liberated with safety to all the parties, is incompatible with Christianity. That it is the duty of the different religious bodies in America to pursue substantially the same course, cannot be doubted by any man who duly considers what Christianity and slavery are. Timidity and worldly prudence would doubtless dictate a different course; for the demon of oppression will rage horribly, utter frightful screams, and assume a thousand terrifying contortions; but in matters of duty Christianity knows no fear, except the fear of God. It does not indeed engage in schemes of violence; but it says to rulers, and to the great men of the earth, as well as to private individuals, "Whatsoever ye would that men should do unto you, do ye even so unto them."”

The wise and conciliatory measures adopted by the late Wesleyan Conference, in regard to the recent agitations in some of the societies under its care, and the firm stand which it made in defence of the original discipline of the Connexion, appear to have produced the most salutary effects. In nearly all the societies that were disturbed, a marked improvement appears to have taken place; and in some of them peace has been fully restored. At no distant period it may be hoped, the entire Connexion will enter into the spirit of its original calling, to spread scriptural holiness all over the land. In comparison of this every object is mean and un important. The men who would engage the Wesleyan body in other schemes, and strive to divert their attention from this, are "messengers of Satan," though

they should appear in the garb of "an angel of light." All genuine Methodists, whether they be Ministers or private members of the church, are men of one book, and of one business. Regardless of the projects of mere politicians,

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JUNE 10th, 1835.-At Baildon-Green, in the Shipley Circuit, Mr. David Greenwood, in the eightythird year of his age. He was born at Morton, in the year 1752; and was brought to God in the year 1783, during a tremendous thunder-storm, which deeply impressed his mind, and led him to repentance and faith in Jesus Christ. He was eminent for the simplicity of his manners, genuine humility, affection for the poor, love to prayer, and regularity in attending the means of grace. His last affliction was short and gentle. Under it his confidence took a firmer hold upon divine truth, and his prospects became increasingly bright. W. H.

June 19th.-At Kirton-End, in the Boston Circuit, Mr. David Wright, aged seventy-nine, having been a member of the Methodist society about forty years, and, for a considerable part of that period, a highly acceptable and useful Class-Leader. Mr. Wright was a man of great integrity and Christian benevolence. He took a lively interest in the prosperity of the work of God; and for many years kindly entertained the Ministers of his word. For the last year of his life he was a subject of great bodily affliction, but he was divinely supported to the end. He died, as he had lived, resting on the atonement of the Lord Jesus. J. R.

July 16th. At Leighton-Buzzard, in the seventy-first year of his age, Mr. Samuel Copleston, who, for upwards of fifty years, was a member of the Methodist society, and more than forty, an acceptable and useful Local Preacher. His father was Curate at Luton for several years; and in his church Mr. John Wesley preached. He was favoured in early life with the instructions and example of a pious father, and when about eighteen years of age he received his first ticket as a member of the Methodist society from the Rev. Joseph Harper. Speaking of his conversion to God, he says, "At Easter I went as far as Barnet, to meet iny bro ther, who was very unwell. I found him so weak that he could scarcely walk across the room; but he was rejoicing in the Comforter; and not being willing to enjoy the Saviour alone, he called upon me to expect a present salvation. While he was setting forth the Saviour of sinners, as with open arms ready to embrace all mankind, the Lord shed abroad his pardoning love in my heart; and I gave glory to his holy name." Having experienced the renewing grace of God, he became concerned that others should be made partakers of similar blessedness with himself; and at the request of his Christian friends he frequently, in the public means of grace, read portions of sacred writ, and delivered exhortations. He was afterwards employed as a Local Preacher; and at Luton, Harden, Leagrave, Eaton-Bray, and other places, was well received. Through persecution he was under the necessity of leaving Luton, and went to reside at St. Alban's, where also he strove to promote the glory of God. About the year 1800 he came to reside in this town. On his arrival he found no Methodist society; but, soon after he came, one was formed, of which he was the Leader, and the class met at his own house. He lived to see the society greatly increase, and at his death left in the town and Circuit upwards of one thousand members. During his residence in Leighton he was very useful as a Claus-Leader,

and of the men of the world, they will never cease to entertain and to echo the sentiment which they have often sung, "Heart in heart, and hand in hand, Spread the life through all the land." Sept. 25th, 1835.

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Local Preacher, and visiter of the sick. He loved the company of pious people, diligently attended the means of grace, and greatly rejoiced in the prosperity of the cause of God. His last affliction was of about three months' continuance. To a friend who visited him he said, "All is right, and I believe all will be right. There are two things which afford me mucli pleasure,—that in early life I made choice of the one thing needful; and that I embraced the doctrine of general redemption." Nearly the last words he heard to utter were, I have sweet peace." funeral was attended by about five hundred people. J. F.

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July 17th.-At Sidmouth, in the Axminster Circuit, Mrs. Elizabeth Sawday, wife of Mr. George Sawday. She had been a member of the Methodist society twenty-one years; having been brought to the knowledge of God in early life. Her attachment to the doctrine preached by the Wesleyan Ministers was great; and, while living in Thornbury, in Gloucestershire, she frequently received the Preachers into her house, and esteemed them highly for their work's sake. She was kind to the poor, meek, gentle in her manners, given to hospitality, a lover of good per"Her affliction was fingering, but her hope was in God, and her confidence strong in him. When her tongue faltered in death, she gave an expressive sign of her hope and joy. P. O.

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July 18th.-At Sheffield, Mrs. Sarah Beet, wife of Mr. Jonathan Beet, in the seventy-third year of her age. She had been a member of the Methodist society for upwards of fifty five years; twentyfive of which she had faithfully and affectionately discharged the duties of a Class Leader. During a long affliction her trust in Christ was unshaken, and the kinder affections of her heart were sustained in purity and vigour. Her attachment to the cause and Ministers of Christ was a confirmed habit, which could not be concealed, but was prominent to the last. In the discharge of all her relative duties she was exemplary, and she was amply repaid in the dutiful and affectionate attentions of her family when most she needed them. The infirmities of decaying nature were endured without a complaint, and she quietly yielded up her spirit into the hands of God who gave it, in sure and certam hope of everlasting lite.

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July 19th. At Ashby-de la-Zouch, Mr. Matthew Ingle, father of the Rev. Timothy C. Ingle, aged eighty years. He lived under an impression that his end would be sudden; and was therefore in constant readiness for his change. On the day of his death, being the Sabbath, ne attended public worship in the morning, when he felt considerable pain in his chest. In the afternoon he deemed it necessary to lie down, and immediately changed mortality for life. For fifty-two years he was a consistent member of the Wesleyan society. The greater part of that time he was a most judicious Class-Leader, and filled other important offices in the Connexion. His plous zeal was evinced by great liberality to the cause of Christ. He remarked, on the day before his death, that the wickedness of the world depressed him much more than usual, and led him frequently to exclaim,

"For closer communion I pine,

I long to reside where thou art."

It is done to him as he desired. He "rests from his labours, and his works follow him." T. H.

July 21st.-At Granby, in the Grantham Circuit, Mr. Richard Doubleday, aged sixty. Ile was converted to God in 1802. His piety was deep, and secured to him a happy frame of mind. "Holiness to the Lord" was inscribed upon his heart. He invariably aimed at recom. mending religion to others, by cheerfulness and consistency of conduct and conversation; and in this he succeeded beyond many. His attachment to Methodism, as it is, was cordial and sincere. He was greatly beloved by the members of the society in the village where he resided: for whose spiritual interests he wept, and prayed, and laboured. It was his joy to see many of his neighbours and their children brought to the knowledge of the truth, and not a few of them finish their earthly course in holy triumph. The offices of Class Leader and Society-Steward were sustained by him for many years. His house had been a home for the Preachers upwards of thirty years; and they were most kindly and hospitably entertained. His character, in all the relations of life which he sustained, was unblemished; and in tenderness, affability, and compassion he excelled. He was, emphatically, "the poor man's friend." The widow's heart, and fatherless children, he caused to sing for joy. To do good, and to help others in their difficulties, his heart was always intent; and to many his memory will long be endeared. The last time but one that he was able to lead his class, he said, "I cannot say what the Lord is intending to do; but it seems to me that he is either about to revive his work, or to take me to himself. I never had such gracious manifestations to my soul as I have had of late. nor felt such deadness to the world. I do not wish to live, but to see sinners converted, and the cause of God to prosper." The affliction which ended his life was a spasmodic affection of the chest, which at times, during a few weeks previous to his death, threw him into convulsive agonies; but he bore all with the patience and fortitude of a believer wholly sanctified to God. Not a murmuring expression escaped his lips; and whilst capable of articulation he spoke in exulting language of the joys that awaited him, and of the assurance which he had of his Redeemer's care. On the day of his death, reviving a little from a paroxysm of pain, he said, "This affliction is unto death. Weep not for me; all is well. Glory be to God!" and then waved his hand, in token of final conquest. In this manner this good and holy man fell asleep in Jesus. T. C.

Aug. 4th.-Near Axminster, Mrs. Martha Fowler, widow of the late Mr. Richard Fowler, of that town, in the fifty-eighth year of her age. She was a member of the Methodist society in this town thirty years. For several months she was greatly afflicted; but though she suffered much, by divine grace she was enabled to trust in God, by whom she was supported. A short time before her decease she went to Penry-hill, near Axminster, for the benefit of her health, where she died in peace. R. C.

Aug. 13th.-At High-House, in the Wolsing ham Circuit, Mr. John Philipson, sen., aged seventy-three years. In his youth he experienced a clear conversion to God; and his subsequent life, for nearly half a century, was an uninterrupted course of piety and usefulness. As a visiter of the sick, Class-Leader, and a Local Preacher, he was generally acceptable; and the consistency of his character gave weight to his precepts. His attachment to Wesleyan Methodism was cordial and unwavering; and some of his last words were expressive of his fervent wishes for its prosperity. Shortly before his death, when questioned as to the state of his mind, he said, "I am looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life."

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Aug. 14th.-At Howden, in the thirtieth year of his age, Mr. George Shemelds. In the year

1826, at Skelton, in the Stokesley Circuit, the Lord raised him from a death of sin to newness of life; having been greatly indebted to parental restraint, instruction, and example. Immediately after his conversion he availed himself of fellowship with God's people, in the Methodist society. For several years he laboured with considerable respect and usefulness as a Local Preacher, in the Darlington Circuit. His death was occasioned by a pulmonary disease. Because his death would render his young wife a widow, and his little child fatherless, he desired to live; but when his affliction assumed a mortal form he submitted to his Saviour's will with a glad heart and free, and rejoiced in the prospect of dissolution. During his illness he frequently expressed his regret at the unhappy religious dissensions occasioned by disorderly men, especially in a Circuit where he had laboured to bring souls to Christ, by preaching the Gospel of the grace of God; and at the same time he avowed his decided attachment to Wesleyan Methodism as it is. For some considerable time before his death he lost his voice, and it was with difficulty he could be heard; but every word that could be understood demonstrated the pleasing fact, that he was able to "rejoice in the Lord with joy unspeakable and full of glory." J. II.

Aug. 14th.-At Devonport, Mr. James Burt, aged eighty-three. This venerable man became a member of the Methodist society in the year 1772; and was one of Mr. Wesley's earliest friends in this place. Few men have lived sixtythree years in the militant church with so unblemished a character. He was a diligent, faithful, and successful Class-Leader and Local Preacher for many years; and was a man of deep piety, of a sound judgment, and of general information. He was also a man of few words. He died, as he lived, in great peace with God and with all men.

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Aug. 16th.-At Alconbury, in the Huntingdon Circuit, Mr. William Smith, aged fifty-three years. It was not till after he had attained the age of manhood, that he became acquainted with the Methodists; under whose ministry he was awakened to a sense of his danger as a sinner, and brought to a saving knowledge of the truth. He joined the Methodist society then formed at Alconbury-Weston; and shortly after was appointed to the office of Class-Leader; which he continued faithfully to fulfil, with profit to the people, till his decease. He was the oldest Local Preacher upon the plan, and was highly esteemed. Many are the seals of his ministry. He was remarkably punctual to his appointments. He was regarded as the father of the society, in the place where he resided; he kindly entertained the Preachers for many years; and his loss will be severely felt, not only by his bereaved widow and family, but also by the members of the church. His last affliction was short, but severe. During the few hours in which he laboured under it, he expressed himself in the following words:-"I have a well-grounded hope, and a firm confidence in Christ." In this happy state of mind he fell asleep in Jesus, having been twenty-five years a member of the Methodist society. W. D.

Aug. 16th. At Newbury, Joseph Tanner, Esq. The first religious impressions made on his heart were produced under the ministry of the late Mr. Cadogan, of Reading, an eminent Clergyman in the established Church; and, about thirty-three years since, under the ministry of the late Rev. W. Vipond, he was enabled to exercise faith in the atoning blood of Jesus Christ; and thus obtained that "peace which passeth all understanding." For many years, with credit and honour to himself, and with acceptance and usefulness to the church, he filled the offices of Circuit-Steward, Trustee, and Class-Leader; and laid down these charges only when disabled by affliction. He was a liberal supporter of the cause which, from conviction, he had espoused. It was evident to all, that, during his last illness, he was growing in meetness for the "inheritance of the saints in light."

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Aug. 18th-At Brompton, Mr. William Bonniwell, aged forty-six years, after a severe affliction of only three days. He had been a member of the Methodist society thirty-one years, a ClassLeader twenty-two, a Local Preacher twentyseven, besides filling the offices of Circuit-Steward, Trustee, &c., with credit to himself, and greatly to the satisfaction of the Preachers and people. His urbanity and hospitality endeared him to a large circle of friends; and his qualifications, as the master of a large academy, were truly respectable. In him his pupils have lost an able and engaging teacher; his offspring, a kind father; his widow, a loving husband and valuable friend; and the church of Christ a useful member. As he died in the Lord, his end was peace. When asked, about three hours before his death by his weeping wife, "Can you think, my dear?" he replied, "Yes; but not long on any subject." "But you can cast your care upon God?" "Yes," was his answer. "Do you know God to be your Father, and do you feel yourself to be His child?" "Yes, O yes," he replied. These were his last words. May his lamented death, so unexpected, impress on the minds of many that solemn charge, Be ye also ready; for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh." T. R.

Aug. 20th.-At Littleworth, in the Stroud Circuit, Mrs. Sarah Taylor, aged fifty years. She had been a member of the Methodist society twenty-eight years; twenty-two of which she walked in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost. Her rejoicing was this, the testimony of her conscience that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, she had her conversation in the world. She possessed the ornament of a meck and quiet spirit. Her death was sud den. She retired to bed in her usual state of health; her son being ill of a fever, in an adjoining room, she went to see him about two o'clock in the morning: about an hour after, her son called for his mother; but her voice was silent in death. Four days after, an amiable daughter, eighteen years of age, followed her. "They were lovely and pleasant in their lives, and in their death they were not divided."

P. O. Aug. 25th.-In the Barnsley Circuit, Hannah, the beloved wife of Mr. Thomas Field, grocer, in the fortieth year of her age. In early life she became a subject of serious impressions, but did not join herself to any religious body until she was upwards of twenty years of age; when she yielded to long conviction, and joined the Methodist society. Yet here she rested for some time without a sense of sins forgiven; but about three years ago she was led earnestly to implore a clear sense of the divine favour, which she then obtained. In the month of October, 1834, her health began to fail, and she was soon confined to her room, where she underwent several severe conflicts with the powers of darkness, and some severe struggles with her own feelings, in giving up her husband and children; but this she was enabled to accomplish, and calmly wait until the Master came. On the day before her death she said that she retained her confidence without wavering, by a child-like dependence on the Redeemer. She continued in that state till her happy spirit took its flight to that city where "none of the inhabitants say, I am sick."

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Aug. 25th-At Birmingham, Mary, wife of the late Mr. James Heeley. In early life she was converted to God. She received her first societyticket from Mr. Wesley, and was a member of the Methodist society for about fifty years. Her piety consisted in righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost, and was manifeste! by a life of patient continuance in well.doing. She was eminently distinguished by a meek and quiet spirit. As a wife and a mother she adorned the

doctrine of God her Saviour in all things. The summons of death was somewhat sudden; but she knew in whom she had believed, and overcame through the blood of the Lamb. J H. B.

Aug. 25th.-At Wainfleet, in the Boston Cir. cuit, Mrs. Elizabeth Webster, in the ninetieth year of her age. She was converted to God when about twenty years old: and, to use her own expressive language, "cut off at a stroke the follies and fashions of the world." At the time of her death she had been a consistent member of the Methodist society nearly seventy years. She was, indeed, "a mother in Israel; and from the infancy of Methodism in Wainfleet had steadily pro:noted its interests, and rejoiced in its prosperity. For more than half a century her house was the Preachers' home; and although she always considered it a great honour to have entertained any of her Lord's servants, she counted it a peculiar privilege to have received the venerable Founder of Methodism under her roof. In the fourth volume of Mr. Wesley's Works, page 186, is the following entry, "About noon I preached in the market-place at Wainfleet, once a large sea-port town, till the harbour was blocked up by the sand. The congregation behaved exceeding well." On this occasion Mr. Wesley, who was attended by Mr. Joseph Bradford and Mr. John Peacock, was affectionately entertained by Mrs. Webster. During the last years of her life she was tried by various afflictions, but her patience and resignation and confidence never failed. She had desire to depart and to be with Christ, saying, she was upon the rock, and blessing the Lord for having kept her so many years. She said it was impossible for her to express the peace and happiness which she enjoyed. When unable to speak, the motion of her hands indicated for some time the devotional exercises in which her spirit was engaged. Thus died Elizabeth Webster, full of days, and "made meet to be a partaker of the inheritance of the saints in light." J. R.

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Aug. 27th.-At Sheffield, where he had gone to attend the Conference, the Rev. Thomas Pinder, of the Newcastle-under-Line Circuit. In early life he was converted to God, and for thirty-six years was diligently and successfully employed in calling sinners to repentance. His piety was uniform and ardent; and, during the latter part of his life especially, he was remarkable for devotedness to God, and zeal in his Master's service. He fell asleep in Jesus, in the sixty-first year of his age. W. H. T.

Aug. 29th.-At Haddenham, in the Ely Circuit, Mr. Robert Noddings, aged seventy-two years. He was a steady, upright, and peaceable member of the Wesleyan society for about thirty-five years; and during the greater part of that time he sustained the offices of Class-Leader and Local Preacher, acceptably and usefully. Being disengaged from business, he frequently preached in the adjacent villages and hamlets on the week day evenings, as well as on the Lord's day. and his labour was "not in vain in the Lord." Several persons can testify that he was instrumental in their conversion and edification. In watch-nights and prayer-meetings he took a lively interest; and especially when there appeared signs of a revival of the work of God. He was also a self-denying and merciful man, zealous of good works, visiting and relieving the afflicted poor, distributing religious tracts, and subscribing to the support of charitable funds, particularly that of the Wesleyan Missions. During a lingering illness his mind was kept in great peace; no murmuring word fell from his Tips: but "patience" seemed to "have its perfect work." A day or two before he died, he delightfully referred to those "mansions" which the Saviour has prepared for his followers; observing, "But we must die to know and enjoy them." As his end drew near, it was said to him, "You are not afraid of death?" "O, no, no, was his answer. He then uttered, "Blessed Jesus, Jesus." He was unable to articulate more, and in a little while he ceased to breathe. G. N.

Aug. 31st.-At Duggleby, in the Malton Circuit, Mr. Francis Spink, in the fifty-ninth year of his age, having been a member of the Wesleyan society nearly twenty-five years. He was a man of the strictest integrity; and, as a Christian, reflected his Saviour's glory in his family, in the world, and in the church. He was brought to the grave by a lingering affliction; but through the whole of it he was upborne by the grace of God, and exchanged mortality for life, saying, "I have a desire to depart, and be with Christ." C. H.

Sept. 4th.-At Oxclose, in the Durham Circuit, Mrs. Wiggan, aged fifty-four years, having been a member of the Wesleyan society twenty-three years. Her religious experience was deep, and her conversation such as becometh the Gospel of Christ. Her bodily sufferings were unusually severe; she had a "desire to depart and be with Christ; yet she waited patiently till her change came. Some of her last words were, "Victory, victory!" J. B.

Sept. 7th-At Mangotsfield, in the Downend Circuit, Mrs. Hannah Kemerly, aged eighty-one years, who had been a consistent member of the Methodist society for more than fifty years. Her conviction of sin was very painful and protracted, but succeeded by unspeakable peace and joy in believing. She delighted to speak of the happy seasons she enjoyed in hearing the preaching of Mr. Wesley, and his coadjutors. She uniformly exhibited the evidence of a sound conversion, by bringing forth the fruits of righteousness, to the praise and glory of God. She was a person of a meek and quiet spirit, strong in faith, and joyful in hope. The greater part of her children (whom she trained up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord) follow her steps, and cherish her memory. Indeed she was greatly esteemed by her friends in general. During the last three months of her life, her understanding was occasionally clouded; but in lucid intervals, she discoursed on religious subjects, and testified her cheering prospect of immortal life, through Jesus Christ. D. H.

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Sept. 7th.-At Burton, in the Bridport Circuit, Mrs. Hannah Robinson, wife of S. D. Robinson, M. D. She possessed a vigorous and decided mind; was altogether Wesleyan in principle and pursuit; and was strenuous and persevering in her attempts to promote the temporal and religious good of the people, by establishing and managing a Wesleyan Circulating Library, consisting of several hundred volumes, connexion with the Sunday school, and in visiting and assisting the poor, and others, few have excelled her. She possessed a firm reliance upon the Saviour under painful sufferings, and her end was happy. Mrs. Robinson possessed good property in her own right of disposal; and her love to the cause of God is evidenced by bequeathing fifteen hundred pounds to given to Kingswood School, the Chapel Fund, and the Missions carried on by the Methodist Conference. F. C.

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Sept. 12th.-At Liverpool, Hannah Abbott, aged eighty-two years. She was born at Stockport; was first introduced to Mr. Wesley in her fifteenth year, at the house of Mr. Matthew Mayer, of Cate Green, near that town; and soon after was united to the Methodist society in Manchester, and afterwards became a valuable ClassLeader. She gave the strongest proof through life of the soundness of her conversion, and of her general faithfulness to the grace she had received; was a Methodist of the original stamp, in whom piety, charity, and humility were very happily united and matured; and expired in the full possession of "righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost," having been a member of the Methodist society, and an ornament to her profession, for sixty-seven years. She was much addicted to reading and reficction, especially on subjects relating to the spiritual life; and from her youth was particularly partial to contempla

tions connected with astronomy, because they gave additional intensity to her devotion. Her mind was preserved clear and collected to the moment of her decease. D. M.

Sept. 13th-At Gospel Oak, in the Wednesbury Circuit, Isaiah Millington, aged thirty years. He was early converted to God, and when about eighteen years of age began to act as a Local Preacher. Possessing an amiable temper, deep piety, and great zeal for the Lord, he was in 1826 proposed to the Conference as a suitable person for the Missionary work; but when on the point of leaving his native country he was arrested by affliction. Since that period he has filled the offices of Class-Leader and Local Preacher with great fidelity; and many, through his instrumentality, have been brought to the knowledge of the truth. His integrity and uprightness greatly endeared him to his neighbours, as well as to the church. He was firmly attached to Wesleyan Methodism. When requested to read in his class a document published by the dissentients in Manchester, he refused, saying. "I have been labouring to save souls, but I fear you are endeavouring to destroy them." On Saturday morning he was seized with inflammation in the bowels. His sufferings were great; but in their extremity he said, "All is right. Hallelujah! Glory!" After about twenty-seven hours of acute suffering, referring to the state of his mind, he said, "All is well," and expired, leaving a widow and three children to mourn their irreparable loss. R. W.

Sept. 16th.-At Thirsk, James Rain, in the eighty-fourth year of his age; having been an upright and consistent member of the Methodist society more than fifty years. Like Job, he was bereaved of all his children, and experienced very heavy losses in trade; yet he always had an unshaken confidence in the love and care of his heavenly Father. His principal desire for business was, that he might give employment to the poor; several of whom long looked up to him as a kind and generous benefactor. During the last few years of his life, he grew in grace, and ripened for his glorious reward. Frequently was he heard to say, that he never apprehended he could have possessed so much happiness as he then enjoyed. On the day before his death, he exclaimed, "I know that if the earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, I have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens." S. C.

Sept. 16th.-At Bridport, aged sixty-seven, G. L. Roberts, M. D. His life, from an early period, had been devoted to the extending and supporting of Wesleyan Methodism in this town and neighbourhood. He was a laborious and useful Local Preacher, and expended considerable sums in advancing the cause of Christ. By his last will he bequeathed a good dwelling house for the use of the Bridport Circuit, which cost him five hundred pounds. His museum, which cost him several thousand pounds, he gave in trust for the benefit of the Wesleyan Methodist Missions, and to be inspected for that cause only. F. C.

Sept. 16th.-At Hoxton, Mr. John Odford, aged sixty-four years. He was a native of Somersetshire, and caine to London about thirty years ago. It appears that he was soon afterwards convinced of sin, and joined the Methodist society. Having found peace with God, and being deemed å proper person, he was appointed to the office of Class-Leader about twenty-three years ago, which he continued to fill, both to the satisfaction of his Ministers and brethren, to the day of his death. He was made very useful as a visiter of the sick, and of the Benevolent Society. Ten weeks before his decease he was struck with palsy, which confined him to his bed. His mind was calm and peaceful; but he could not speak much, He was greatly esteemed by all the society. He had learned of his blessed Lord to be meek and lowly in heart. D. W.

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