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BRISTOL AUXILIARY BAPTIST

MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

THE tenth Anniversary of this Institution was held on Tuesday, the 4th of November, and following days.

On Tuesday evening, the Rev. Isaiah Birt preached at Broadmead; on Wednesday evening, the Rev. J. P. Mursell at Kingstreet; and on Thursday evening, the Rev. Thomas Swan at Counterslip. On the following Sabbath, the claims of the Society were again advocated at each of the Baptist meeting-houses; in the morning and evening by the Rev. Eustace Carey, and in the afternoon by the Rev. Isaiah Birt.

others to a símilar exercise of Christian zeal and benevolence, this pleasing instance of female missionary effort is recorded.

The attendance at the various services, and the aggregate amount of the pecuniary contributions, furnish unequivocal proofs of an undiminished interest in the operations of the Parent Society. The current receipts of this Auxiliary for the year just closed, and the collections at the present anniversary, have both exceeded those of the previous year. The intercourse of Christian brethren, also, has been eminently grateful and refreshing, and a missionary spirit has been diffused through a widely-extended circle. The review, therefore, of the past and the anticipation of the future are equally calculated to inspire gratitude and hope, and to induce a determination, in the strength of the Lord, to "GO FORWARD."

TROWBRIDGE.

J. F.

On their return from Bristol to town, Messrs. Carey and Dyer had the pleasure of attending the annual meeting of the Branch Society formed at Bethesda Chapel, Trowbridge, in connexion with the Wilts and East Somerset Auxiliary. The respected pastor of the church, the Rev. Peter Anstie, The present anniversary is distinguished being unavoidably absent, the chair was from its predecessors by a SECOND PUBLIC kindly filled by the Rev. W. Walton. BeMEETING, adjourned from Thursday morn- sides the deputation from the Parent Soing to Friday evening, at the earnest and ciety, the large assembly was addressed by spontaneous desire of a considerable number the Rev. Messrs. Doney (Independent,) Barof the friends to the mission, who were pre-ber (Wesleyan,) Bunce, Rodway, Walton, cluded, by their daily avocations, from being present in the morning. Both these meetings, which were numerously attended, were commenced and closed with prayer, and were more than usually interesting and pro-petrated throughout Bengal under British ductive.

At the former meeting, the chairman, Richard Ash, Esq. and the Rev. Messrs. Birt, Newman, Swan, Oxlad, Clarke, Dyer, Leifchild, Winter, and Bunce; and at the latter, the Rev. Messrs. Dyer, Hewlett, Evans, Wooldridge, James, Winter, Mursell, and Swan, greatly contributed, by their several addresses and details of intelligence, to the excitement of a spirit in favour of Christian missions, which, in proportion as it is cherished and extended, cannot fail to prove eminently beneficial, both at home and abroad-to the individual possessor and the community at large.

The Report of the Committee announced, among other interesting particulars, the establishment of a Ladies' Association at Broadmead, as the result of a resolution, recommending such a mode of contributing to the funds of the Society, passed at the last annual meeting. During the first year of its existence, it has yielded upwards of a hun

aud by Messrs. Salter, W. Stancomb, G.W. Anstie, Joshua Whitaker, and S. Clift. One of these gentlemen adverted with much effect to the dreadful practice of Suttee, still per

authority, and the earnest hope was expressed that Trowbridge may set the example to other towns in the county, of petitioning the legislature for the abolition of this murderous rite.

SCOTLAND.

Messrs. Morgan and Eustace Carey having, as a deputation from the Society, accomplished the biennial visit in Scotland, the Committee feel it incumbent on them to record the grateful sense they entertain of the kindness shewn them by Christian friends of different denominations in that country, and to present their cordial thanks to the several individuals by whose prompt and benevolent assistance the interests of the institution were promoted. The thanks of the Committee are especially due, and are hereby tendered to Messrs. Joseph Swan and James Craig, by whom the deputation were entertained, and to whose activities they

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At Dunfermline, the thanks of the Society are tendered to the Rev. Mr. Law, and at Stirling, to the Rev. Mr. Gillfillan, for the use of their chapels, and to the friends at each place who kindly assisted the deputation.

Mr. Alexander, of Leith, is also entitled to the acknowledgments of the Committee, as are the committees of the Leith Auxiliary Missionary Society, and of the Leith Juvenile Bible Missionary and School Society, for the donations granted from the funds of those respective institutions.

were mainly indebted for the facilities which | its interests among the benevolent public in were enjoyed for urging the claims of the So- that important metropolis. ciety upon the benevolent attention of the Glasgow public. The deputation owed much also to the friendly offices of Rev. Messrs. M'Leod, M'Laren, Smith and Sheriff, for permitting them the use of their pulpits, and otherwise aiding them in the pursuit of their objects. The thanks of the Committee are also justly due to Rev. Mr. M'Leod of the Chapel of Ease, and to other gentlemen of that interest who so readily concurred in permitting the occupancy of that spacious place of worship for the benefit of the Baptist Mission. The deputation were also obliged, by the friendly attentions of Mr. Lethem, one of the Committee of the Auxiliary Missionary Society, and also to the Rev. Mr. Brown, successor to Dr. Chalmers, for his politeness in giving permission for a sermon and public collection in his church, of which they were unable to avail themselves through the pressure of other engagements. At Paisley, Port Glasgow and Greenock, the deputation were also kindly received, permitted to make collections in each place and to occupy the pulpits of Rev. Messrs. Smart, Wilson and Inglis. At the last of these places, the friends of the Baptist persuasion made a collection among themselves and otherwise exerted themselves in furthering the interest.

At Perth, the deputation were materially assisted by the zealous co-operation of the Rev. Mr. Adam and Mr. Stalker, by whom the suitable arrangements were effected for occupying the Sabbath. The Committee feel bound gratefully to notice the polite attentions of Dr. Pringle and Mr. Young, winisters of the secession, who permitted their chapel to be occupied for a public meeting, themselves assisting in its proceedings.

At St. Andrews, the deputation were obliged by the Christian friendship of the Rev. Mr. Lothian, independent minister, and to the Committee of the Auxiliary Missionary Society in that city, for a donation of 51., and for former favours of this kind. -Also at Cupar (Fife), the recognition of their claims in a vote of 101. from the Missionary Society, and other remembrances in its favour.

countenance their friends received at Dundee. The Rev. Messrs. Russel and Donaldson opened their pulpits to them on the Sabbath, and assisted, together with other ministers, in conducting a public meeting on the evening following, A liberal donation also was voted from the funds of the Auxiliary Missionary Society.

In the city of Edinburgh, the interests of the Mission were recognized and cordially promoted by Christian friends, not only of the Baptist, but also of other denominations. The Committee would be deficient in their *To Mr. A. Megget and Mr. Archibald Wil-duty, did they omit a specific notice of the son, the thanks of the Committee are returned for the cordiality with which they received Messrs. Morgan and Carey, and for the time and various attentions they bestowed in contributing to their comfort, and the successful prosecution of their work. The Committee desire their thanks may be accepted by Messrs. Innes, Haldane, Peddie and Dickie; also by the Rev. Mr. Wardlaw, independent minister, Mr. Kirkwood, and the Rev. John Brown, of the secession, for the use of their pulpits. In the chapel of the last named gentleman, a public meeting was holden, when Mr. Innes kindly presided, and Mr. Brown and Rev. Dr. Paterson assisted the deputation in advocating the claims of the institution before a numerous and respectable assembly. The Committee are also thankful in having to record the formation of an Auxiliary Baptist Missionary Society in the city of Edinburgh, the first ever organized in that city in favor of the Parent Society, and which promises to prove of great utility in diffusing an interest in favour of the institution, in presenting its claims, through the medium of its collectors, for pecuniary support, and in every convenient mode to watch over and further

At Arbroath, the Committee are indebted to the kindness of Rev. Mr. Ramsay and friends; at Brechin, to the Rev. Mr. Blackadder, for granting the use of his pulpit :and at Montrose, to the Rev. Mr. Wilson,-to his friends for the marked liberality with which they contributed; and to the Committee of the Auxiliary Missionary Society for a vote of 101. and for the generous interest they expressed in the welfare of the Baptist Mission.

At Aberdeen, the objects of the deputation were effectually served by the kindness of Mr. Dunn, the Rev. Messrs. Penman, Thomson and Spence, who kindly granted their chapels. A public meeting was also holden and supported by ministers of various denominations. Mr. Gilmore was of special service to the Society, both at Aberdeen and at several places as far as Inverness, to

which place he proceeded to plead the So- | lands, and of receiving and transmitting ciety's cause. contributions towards the furtherance of the work.

At Huntley, Elgin and Forres, the deputation were also received with every kind feeling, and collections were made in favour of the Society. If in this very brief notice, the attentions of any of their kind friends shall appear to have been omitted, the Committee can assure them that their names are passed over through pure inadvertence.

EDINBURGH.

4. That as there are three means in operation in India for forwarding the object of the society, viz. preaching the gospel through the instrumentality of missionaries, the establishment of schools, and the translation of the word of God; the society shall receive contributions for any of these objects according to the will of the contributors: it being understood that the committee shall,

tributions for translation to Serampore.

We have been favoured with the follow-under present circumstances, remit the coning account of the formation of the Edinburgh Auxiliary Society, mentioned in the preceding account.

At a Meeting held in the house of Mr. John Macandrew, 28 Dublin Street, on Monday evening, 3rd November, 1828. Present.

Mr. Wm. Alexander Mr. Arch. Wilson Mr. John Horsburgh Mr. James Johnson Mr. Andrew Scott Mr.Lawrence Berry Mr. John Robertson Mr. John Lawrie Mr. John Macandrew Mr. Fras. Johnston Mr. William Innes Mr. H. D. Dickie, and Mr. Eustace Carey, from Calcutta, who having been requested, kindly consented to attend.

It was stated that this meeting was called on the suggestion of a few friends, who thought the occasion of Mr. Carey's visit to Scotland on behalf of the Baptist Missionary Society, a suitable opportunity for forming a society in Edinburgh in aid of that valuable and highly important institution--it being thought somewhat singular, amid the many societies which have of late years taken their rise in this city, that none having directly for its object the Baptist Mission should have been formed. With these views the friends above named having met unanimously, adopted the following resolutions.

1. That the great work of propagating the Gospel among the Heathen, is one which must deeply interest the heart of every Christian.

2. That as the success of the undertaking must necessarily, under God, depend on the adequate supply of funds, and having full confidence in the tried fidelity and experience of the Baptist Missionary Society, this meeting form itself into a society auxiliary to that institution, to be called "The Edinburgh Society auxiliary to the Baptist Mission."

5. That while the smallest sums will be thankfully received, none but contributors of at least 10s. 6d. annually, shall be members of the society.

6. That the society from among its members shall choose a committee of twelve, including a treasurer and secretary. Three of the committee to go out annually by rotation, and their places to be filled up by election at the annual meeting.

7. That the committee shall meet once a quarter at least, and that there shall be a general meeting of the society once a year, on the first Monday of November.

8. That the following gentlemen be elected members of the committee, with power to add other three to their number. Mr. Alexander Mr. Macandrew Mr. Megget Mr. Scott

Mr. Horsburgh
Mr. Wilson and
Mr. Spence.

Mr. Robertson, treasurer; Mr. Dickie, secretary.

Mr. Carey afterwards shortly addressed the meeting, mentioning the recent establishment of auxiliary societies in Calcutta, in Kingston, Jamaica, elsewhere, and pointing out the extreme importance of continued exertions at home for the supply of funds necessary to meet the increasing expenditure of the society. He also shewed by the relation of a few striking facts, the necessity there was for, and the benefits that resulted from, the labours of properly qualified European Missionaries; and shewed that it was only to a limited extent that the services of native converts could as yet be rendered available.

A few female friends having been invited, in the hope of their kindly undertaking the duty of collectors, it was remitted to the committee to furnish them and any juvenile 3. That the object of this Society be to friends who may be found willing and qualiafford a medium of communication between fied, with the necessary books, and it was the parent society and the public of Edin- recommended that the committee should bargh and its vicinity, so as to be the means meet as soon as possible to carry this and of diffusing intelligence, and thereby extend the other objects of the mecting into effect. ing and deepening the interest in the public The meeting was then closed, as it had mind in favour of the great cause of the ex-been opened, by prayer for the divine blesstension of the Redeemer's kingdom in heathen ing.

Contributions received on account of the Baptist Missionary Society, from October 20 to November 20, 1828, not including individual Subscriptions.

FOR THE MISSION.

Wingrave and Aston Abbotts, Collection and Subscrip. by Rev. Mr. Astou
West Middlesex Union :-Highgate, additional, Rev. E. Lewis.. 1 14 0
Westminster, Rev. C. Woollacott.... 7 4 0

Northamptonshire Union, by J. C. Gotch, Esq.
Northampton, College-street Auxiliary, Rev. W. Gray.. 113 10
Hackleton, Rev. W. Knowles

Kettering, Rev. J. K. Hall

Road, Rev. George Jayne

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East Lothian Society for Propagating Christianity, by Mr. W. Hunter....
Newtown, Montgomeryshire, Collection, by Mr. Ellis..
Hull and East Riding Auxiliary, by John Thornton, Esq. :-

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20 0 0 Wotton under Edge 15 10

Manchester, Collections at Anniversary, by Jos. Leese, Esq
Soham, Collection, &c. by Mr. Smith...

Shortwood, Female School, by Miss Bliss..

Dunstable, Subscriptions and Collection, by Mr. Partridge...

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Oxford, for the School at Spanish Town, by Miss Collingwood.

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Keynsham and Hanham, Collections, by Rev. T. Ayres

Bristol, Auxiliary Society, by Robert Leonard, Esq. Treasurer:

General Purposes

Female Education

West India Fund

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Leicestershire, by Rev. J. P. Mursell:-Oadby.....

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Oxfordshire Auxiliary, by Mr. Samuel Huckvale, Treasurer :

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Nottinghamshire, &c. by Mr. James Lomax :

Nottingham, Subscriptions, Collec. and Auxiliary Society 121
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Western District, by Rev. Richard Horsey :-(Less Expences)
Particulars unavoidably postponed till the next Number.

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Northamptonshire, Friend, by Rev. J. Peacock (produce of bees)

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WIDOW AND ORPHANS' FUND.

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Donation 25 0 0

*Remittances, on account, have been received from Suffolk and from Reading; a statement of which will appear in our next Number, if the remaining sums be forwarded by the 20th instant.

Collections made in Scotland by E. Carey and T. Morgan, in September and

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