An Elegy to the Memory of the late Rev. Henry Martyn; and other Poems. By John Lawson, Missionary at Calcutta. 12mo. 2s. Westley. FROM the Orient Harper we might expect a few wild notes mingled with "excellent music." In this small collection of poems that expectation will be gratified. We here find some originality of thought in harmonious numbers, like the melancholy, yet soothing, tones of the lyre touched by the winds of heaven.

The leading piece (the Elegy,) consists of stanzas of six lines in blank verse, rich in imagery, and in a plaintive flowing style. Yet some readers may probably wish it had contained less of fancy, and more of fact; less of the moon, and more of Mr. Martyn. It is sweet but short, barely filling four pages. The pieces that fill up the remainder of the book are soon gone through, but they leave a savour upon the memory, like the recollected fragrance of a small but choice flower-garden. Here are five sonnets (though without the title) all well wrought, yet scantily occupying each a page, four of them upon original subjects, scenes never beheld in England, and curious in their nature; which are farther explained by Notes at the end. The work is beautifully printed, and embellished with an elegant Portrait of Mr. Martyn, and delicately engraved frontispiece. We have only to add, that what is found here is so good as to occasion disappointment that it is so little. We present a portion of the Elegy, on him

Who found in foreign loneliness
The rest of all-a grave.

Yet was he not alone, for God was there,
Whom, though not having seen, he lov'd, nor
shrank

From holiest deeds of toiling faith, till death
Snatch'd from his vision the cloud-hanging storm
Of sad mortality, and gave
To heaven her favourite child.

A friend of man, for all the world he lov'd; A martyr, for he gave to God his life;

A hero, for he smil'd at death,

And died to live for ever.

Rise, O thou wheeling moon with chasten'd ray,
Pale, and of sorrowing aspect! Come serene
Out of thy shrouding clouds, that weep like urns
Their silver waters o'er his unknown grave,
Not lone, though in a wilderness,
For waiting angels watch.

LITERARY NOTICES.

In the Press, and shortly will be pub lished.-1. A volume of Sermons by the late Rev. T. N. Toller, of Kettering, with a Memoir by the Rev. R. Hall.-2. Beauties from eminent and approved Authors in Divinity. By Rev. J. Denton. 2 vols. -3. Memoir of the Rev. H. Evans, of Wymondham; with a selection from his Correspondence and Funeral Sermon. By the Rev. J. Hooper, A. M. 12mo.4. Scripture Songs. By J. Cobbin, M. A.

5. Popery, the Mystery of Babylon, Twelve Sermons at St. Mary, Somerset, Thames-street. By the Rev. J. S. Seagrove, LL.B. Rector.

Influences of the Holy Spirit: considered with special reference to the Circumstances of the Present Times. 8vo.

Remarks on Female Education. 12mo. 5s. 6d.

Philosophical Remarks on the Theory of Comets, &c. By W. Cole. 8vo. 5s.

Assistant of Education, Religious and Literary. By Car. Fry. No. 1, (to be continued Monthly.) 1s. 6d.

Memoir of F. Barnett, the Lefevre of "No Fiction." 2 vols. 12s.

Reply to Mr. Reed's Advertisement of his seventh edition of "No Fiction." 12mo. 6d.

Watts's First Catechism, in Verse. By J. B. 1d.

LONDON.

BAPTIST MEETINGS.

Home Mission.

TUESDAY, June 17, was held the Annual Meeting of the Baptist Home Missionary Society, at the City of London Tavern; E. Phillips, Esq. in the Chair.

The Report stated, that this Society affords assistance to 100 village preachers, whose labours are exercised at about 350 stations, dispersed in 41 counties of England and Wales, and with which are connected 108 Sunday-schools. The receipts last year amount to about 1,060l. and the collection on this occasion to nearly 2007.

Foreign Mission.

The public services of this Society commenced as usual by two sermons preached on the 18th. That in the morning at Queen-street Chapel, by Rev. Dr. Steadman, from Isa. lii. 10; and that in the evening at Surrey Chapel, by the Rev. G. Barclay, of Irvine, from Num. xiv. 21. At the different services, Dr. Rippon, Messrs. Gualter, (Meth.) Kinghorn, and J. H. Hinton, engaged in prayer.

On Thursday morning, (18th,) after a previous prayer-meeting at Eagle-street, the Society assembled at Queen-street Chapel to hear the Report. B. Shaw, Esq. (Treas.) in the Chair. After prayer had been offered by Mr. Hoby, Mr. Shaw congratulated the Society on having arrived at its thirty-third year, and more particularly on the liquidation of its debt, which two years ago amounted to 5,000/. The Report was then read by the junior Secretary, and contained an interesting account of the present state of the missions in various parts of the Continent of India; in Ceylon, Java, and other eastern islands, and in the West Indies; with some statements of a financial nature. The subscriptions and donations for the past year amounted to 14,4007; and there was a balance of 12007. in the hands of the Treasurer. The various resolutions which succeeded were moved and seconded by the Rev. J. Kinghorn, and W. C. Wilson, Esq. (M. P.) the Rev. G. Barclay and J. Leifchild; the Rev. E. Irving, M. A. and J. Butterworth, Esq. E. Phillips, Esq. and Rev. J. H. Hinton; J. Sheppard, Esq. and Rev. J. Arundel; Rev. J. Kilpin and W. Giles, of Chatham; Rev. J. Hoby and Jabez Bunting, M. A. &c. &c.

Baptist Irish Society.

The Ninth Anniversary of the Baptist Society for Promoting the Gospel in Ireland, was held at the City of London Tavern on Friday morning, Six o'clock, to breakfast. At Seven o'clock, prayer was offered by the Rev. W. Shenstone; after which J. Butterworth, Esq. M. P. being called to the Chair, introduced the business by stating the object of the Society, and calling upon the Secretary to read the Report; which gave a narration of the exertions of the Society's agents in preaching the gospel in Ireland, in circulating and reading the Scriptures, and in supporting schools both for the English and Irish languages. After the Report, the meeting was addressed by the Rev. Messrs. Barclay (Irvine,) Hoby, Davis (of Clonmel,) Lieut. Gordon, (R.N.) J. S. Taylor, Esq. &c. &c. The whole money collected at this meeting amounted to 5057.

CHESHUNT COLLEGE.

THE Thirty-first Anniversary of Cheshunt College was held on Thursday, the 26th of June. The services of the day commenced with prayer by Mr. Meffin, of Great Yarmouth; four of the junior students then read appropriate psalms and lessons; the Rev. W. Kemp, Theological Tutor, introduced the Themes, which were delivered by two of the senior students-the first by Mr. B. Parsons on the Holiness of God, the second by Mr. J. Dryden, on the Omnipresence of God. Mr. Young, of Margate, preached an excellent sermon from 1 Cor. iv. 7; and Mr. Platt, of London, closed with prayer. The services were very numerously attended.

On the following evening, (June 27,) Messrs. J. Durrant, J. Wood, and W. Aldridge, late students at Cheshunt College, were solemnly set apart to the work of the Christian ministry in the late Countess of Huntingdon's connexion, at Spa-Fields Chapel, London; on which occasion Mr. Alexander Start, of Ashbourne, began the service; Mr. Kemp, Theological Tutor of Cheshunt College, delivered an introductory discourse on Isa. xxx. 20, 21, and asked the usual questions; Mr. Finley, of Tunbridge Wells, offered up the ordination-prayer; and Mr. Bennett, Classical Tutor of Cheshunt College, delivered a charge from 2 Tim. iv. 2, "Preach the word; Rev. H. Keyworth, of Aston, concluded.

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HOXTON ACADEMY.

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ON Tuesday, July 1st, the Annual Examination of the Students took place at the Academy; when the Rev. Dr. Winter, the Rev. Dr. Manuel, and the Rev. Joseph Fletcher, presided in the several departments of Theology, Languages, Mathematics, &c. The Junior Class were examined in Cicero, in Esop's Fables, and in a variety of principles connected with Mental Culture: they afterwards read several Essays. The Class of the second Year, were amined in Horace, in Lucian, on various subjects in Intellectual and Moral Philosophy, and in the third book of Euclid's Elements. The Class of the third Year, were examined in Livy, in Homer; and in Hebrew, in part of Isaiah: they delivered their preparations of a Theological Lecture, on "The argument for the authenticity of the Scriptures, from the qualifications and characters of the writers." And they were afterwards interrogated on the subject by the Examiners. The Class of the fourth Year were examined in Sophocles, in the Chaldee of Daniel, and delivered their preparations from a Theological Lecture, "On the Operations of the Holy Spirit, in implanting the holy principle." After which, they replied to questions proposed by the Examiners. A declaration was then signed by the Ministers, who had been present at the examination, expressive of their cordial satisfaction and approbation.

In the evening, the General Meeting of the Subscribers was held, at the City of London Tavern, when Thomas Wilson, Esq. the Treasurer, was called to the chair. The Report of the Committee, stated,-that, among the very considerable number of young men introduced into the ministry during the past year, five had been instrumental in giving origin to new congregations; that the number of Students now in the Academy is smaller than usual, but that twenty are on the list of candidates for admission. From the statement of accounts, it appears, that a balance of 5551. is due to the Treasurer. It is hoped that the friends of this important Institution, and especially that the ministers it has educated, will endeavour with greater zeal to promote its pecuniary interests, and will obtain in its aid congregational collections. The meeting, which was more numerous than on any former occasion, was addressed in animated and appropriate speeches by the Rev. Dr. Winter, Dr. Manuel, and Dr.

Styles; and by the Rev. Messrs Fletcher, Berry, Blackburn, Hooper, J. Thomas, Turnbull, Leifchild, Cobbin, J. Stratton, James, and the Treasurer.

On the evening of the following day, three of the students delivered short discourses in the Chapel: Mr. Ashton, on the Design and Efficacy of the Gospel; Mr. Varty, on the Obligation of Hearers to believe the Gospel; and Mr. Foster, on the Duty of Believers to seek the Salvation of others.

HOXTON ASSOCIATION.

THE Annual Meeting of the Ministers educated at Hoxton, was held, on Wednesday, July 2d, at the Academy, and was numerously attended. Mr. Johnson, of Farnham, was called to the chair. Mr. Dewhirst, of Bury, read an excellent Essay on the Union and Communion of Christian Churches; after which a friendly discussion took place, on the subject of the Essay. Mr. Fletcher, of Stepney, was appointed to read an Essay at the next Annual Meeting. The ministers dined together at the AcademyHouse; and in the afternoon, a number of letters were read from absent members, many of which contained interesting statements respecting the success of their pastoral exertions. From the impression produced by the various engagements of the Anniversary, it is hoped and expected that in future a very considerable number of ministers will be present on these occasions.

PROVINCIAL.

THE Hants Association held their Half-yearly Meeting at Andover, on Wednesday, April 23; when the Rev T. Edwards preached in the morning on "The Practical Influences of the belief of the Divinity and Operations of the Holy Ghost," from 1 Cor. xii. 7; and the Rev. J. Johnson in the evening from John xii. 32. The Rev. J. Durant preached the preceding evening.

The next Meeting of the Association is to be held at Dr. Bogue's Meeting, Gosport, on Wednesday, Sept. 24, when the Rev. J. Reynolds is expected to preach in the morning on "The Providence of God, viewed in connexion with the Kingdom of Christ."

On Wed. July 9, The Kent Independent Association held their Annual Meeting at the Rev. Mr. Anderson's,

Sandwich. The sermon was preached in the morning by Mr. Rayson, of London, from Zeph. ii. 11.-In the afternoon, the business of" The Kent Union Society, for the relief of the Widows and Orphans of Ministers" was transacted. In the evening, the Anniversary of the County Auxiliary Missionary Society was held at the chapel. Mr. Gurteen was called to take the chair; and Messrs. Jenkings, Townsend, Townley, Thomas, Rayson, Atkinson, James, Palmer and Davies, severally addressed the meeting.

On the preceding evening, Mr. James, of Woolwich, preached.

BLACKBURN ACADEMY.

THE Annual Examination of the Students educated in this Institution took place on Thursday, June 26, before the Committee and friends, the Rev. Dr. Clunie in the Chair. The students were examined in various parts of Cæsar, Ovid, Cicero, Tacitus, Juvenal, Xenophon, Demosthenes, and Homer; in the principles of Natural and Experimental Philosophy; in the historical and poetical Books of the Old Testament, in Hebrew; and on the Evidences of the Christian Revelation; in all of which they acquitted themselves to the great satisfaction of the company, and reflected the highest credit, both on their own diligence and the abilities of their tutors. In the evening, two of the senior students delivered Orations in Chapel-street chapel; after which a Public Meeting of the constituents was held, when James Cunliffe, Esq. the Treasurer, was called to the Chair, and various addresses were delivered, and different resolutions were passed. The Rev. R. Slate preached on the preceding evening in Mount-street chapel, a very appropriate discourse from Mal. ii. 7. As some vacancies will occur at Christmas next, applications for admission may be made to the Rev. G. Payne, A.M. the Theological and Resident Tutor, on or before Michaelmas next.

NORTH WALES ACADEMY. THE Public Examination of the Students in the Academy at Newtown took place on Wednesday, the 14th of May. It commenced at an early hour, and occupied the whole of the day. The result was highly gratifying to the ministers who were assembled on the occasion, and reflected great honour both on the tutor and the students; as the attention of the former and the diligence of the latter had evidently been very great.

In Latin. The Junior Class were examined in the Pastorals and neid of Virgil. The Second Class in the Epistles of Horace. The First Class in those of Cicero. All without any previous notice of the parts selected for examination.

In Greek.-The Junior Class translated and analyzed a chapter in the New Testament. The Second Class were examined in portions selected out of Xenophon's Memorabilia and Plato's Phædon, without previous notice. The First Class read parts of Demosthenes' first Philippic, and the 20th Book of the Iliad, selected in like manner: they had also attended to Critical Lectures on the New Testament.

In Hebrew.-The Second Class were examined in the 20th chapter of Ezekiel. The First Class, in the 49th chapter of Genesis and 10th of Joshua,-selected at the moment; from which it appeared, that in this branch of study they had attained great proficiency.

The Second Class read and analyzed the 5th chapter of Daniel, in Chaldaic; and the First Class the 26th chapter of the Acts of the Apostles, in Syriac.

The first chapter of Proverbs was selected to form a comparison between the Welsh and English languages. The students were likewise examined in Logic, Geography, Algebra, Geometry, Rhetoric, Philosophy, Biblical Criticism, Ecclesiastical History and Divinity.

Three of the students delivered Essays on the following subjects, (one of which was in Welsh,) The Perfection of Scrip ture,- The Benevolence of God,-and Humility.

From the whole, the friends and pa trons of this Institution are encouraged to look forward with sanguine hopes and expectations, that it will be an increasing and lasting blessing, especially to that part of the Principality in which it is situated, notwithstanding the loss it sustained during last year by the death of its late respected Tutor, the Rev. Dr. George Lewis.

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ORDINATIONS, CHAPELS, ETC. April 13. Union Chapel, Canterbury, was re-opened for public worship, after repairs and enlargement; when Mr. Young, of Margate, preached in the morning from Zech. vi. 12, 13; and in the afternoon and evening, Mr. Stod hart, of London, from Matthew xi. 12. and 1 Cor. iii. 11. to an overflowing congregation. Liberal collections were made at the doors.

April 24. The Rev. Wm. Wright, late of the Old College, Homerton, was pub

licly recognised as Pastor of the Inde pendent church at Witham, Essex. Mr. Jennings of Thaxted, Mr. Walford of Homerton, Mr. Gardiner of Barnstaple, Devon, Mr. Alliott] of Nottingham, Mr. Frost of Dunmow, Mr. Sa ville of Colchester, and Mr. T. Craig of Bocking, rendered their valuable as sistance on the occasion.

April 27. The Rev. D. Davis, late student of Neuaddlwyd, Cardiganshire, was ordained pastor of the congrega tional church at New Inn, Monmouthshire. Mr. Davis, Penwain, Mr. Evans, Ynysgou, Merthyr Tydfil, Mr. Lewis, of Aber, Mr. Jones, of Pontypool, Mr. Philips, of Neuaddlwyd (Mr. D.'s for mer tutor) Mr. Jones, Rhydybont, took a part in the services of the day. May God make the young man an able minister of the New Testament.

April 30. The Rev. John Thorp, late of Blackburn Academy, was ordained pastor of the church in Queen-street Chapel, Chester. Mr. Wilson, of Northwich, Dr. Raffles, of Liverpool, and Mr. Turner, of Knutsford, engaged in prayer; Mr. Thorp, of Bristol, gave the charge to his son from 1 Tim. iv. 6; and Mr. Bennet, of Hatherlow, concluded. In the evening, the services were resumed, when Mr. Silvester, of Sandbach, read the Scriptures and prayed; and Mr. Parsons, of Leeds, preached to the people.

Same day, the first stone of a new Meeting-house (39 feet by 45) was laid at Boxford, Suffolk, by the Rev. J, H. Cox, of Hadleigh, who delivered on the occasion a very suitable address. After which, prayer was offered to God by T. Muscutt, of East Bergholt.—This rising and very promising interest owes its existence to two benevolent and pious individuals (brothers) of Hadleigh, who have determined to build this house for God at their sole expense. Let others who have the means 66 go and do likewise."

May 1.. A new Chapel was opened at Tadcaster, near York, for the use of Congregational Dissenters. Three appropriate sermons were preached on the occasion, by Mr. Hamilton of Leeds, Dr. Cope of Wakefield, and Mr. Parsons of York.

May 7. Rev. W. Williams, late student at Hackney, was ordained to the pastoral office at Swallwell. The following ministers assisted with their prayers and counsels; Mr. Nicoll, of Chesterle-street; Mr. Davis, of Newcastle; Mr. Stratten, of Sunderland; Mr. Ma

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theson, of Durham; Mr. Colefax, Mr. Jones, and Mr. Williams.

Swallwell is the central station of a useful itinerancy.

May 8. A public service was held in Salem Chapel, Wakefield, for the purpose of recognising the settlement of the Rev. R. Cope, LL.D. as the minister of that congregation. The solemn engagements of the day were conducted by Mr. Davis, missionary, from Demarara; Mr. Boden, of Sheffield; Dr. Boothroyd; Mr. Toothill, of Hopton; Mr. Rayson, of London; Mr. Hadswell, of Morley; and Mr. Hamilton, of Leeds,

May 1. A small neat chapel was opened at Tadcaster, near York; Mr. Hamilton, Leeds, preached in the morning, from Gal. i. 2; Dr. Cope, Wakefield, in the afternoon, from Acts viii. 5, 8; and Mr. J. Parsons, York, in the evening, from Col. i. 30. The Rev. D. Calvert commenced preaching in this town (which contains a population of 2000 souls) about 18 months ago, under the patronage of the West Riding Home Missionary Society; and the prospect of usefulness being encouraging, the above chapel, which had been recently erected, was purchased by a friend at York, for 200 pounds, and vested in trust, the expense being divided by a sort of rate on the different congregations favourable to this infant

cause.

Whit Monday, May 19, were held the Annual Services at Peppard Green, Oxon, designed to counteract the scenes of dissipation and revelling in that neighbourhood. Mr. Pinnell, of Mortimore, preached in the morning to the young people and children, from Matt. vi. 33. The children of the Day and Sunday Schools, (who sang a hymn on the occasion) appeared very neat in their new clothes; and for them, and for the poor, a handsome dinner was provided. Many of the friends saw it with pleasure, and partook of the repast. In the afternoon, Mr. Shermon, of Reading, preached from Zec. ix. 12; and in the evening, the Rev. Mr. Howse, of Goring, from Gen. xlviii. 16. Messrs. Watkins, Cannon, Woolly, and Miles, assisted in the devotional services of the day, which were numerously attended.

May 27. The Rev. R. Porter, late of Rowell, was ordained to the pastoral office over the Independent church at Staines. Mr. Goulty, of Henley, commenced the service with reading and prayer; Mr. Blackburn, Pentonville, 2 H