But acquiescence must have an end. If the church wanted new buildings, let the vast revenues of the church support the charge; and assuredly, if further grants were sought, he at once, and beforehand, would avow, that the Committee would deem it now their duty to obey the feeling of the people, and steadily resist the grant. They already bore enough--more they did not mean to bear. Not only in England were these churches to be erected, but similar establishments were to be founded and supported in all the British colonies. In Nova Scotia, in Canada,-improving yet injured Canada-where Methodists and Dissenters had no registries, and greatly suffered; in the West India Islands, and now, forsooth, on the vast continent of India, there were to be bishops, and archdeacons, and a costly throng of new alliances of Church and State. He trusted--he wished to evangelise the world, and on that point felt as he should feel. But he objected to the costly and ineffective means He knew, too, the reply. "The East India Company support the churches connected with their establishment." The inhabitants of the West India Islands defrayed half the expense of churches, and the bishops and archdeacons who tread their shores. But, he replied, that the people of England really paid the whole. He replied that it was by the taxes imposed on them, and the needless and enormous price paid for teas, that the East India Company obtained the resources out of which those burdens were borne. The same remark applied to the West Indies. The bishops and churches were paid out of the produce of those islands, and we are the consumers of the produce, and must pay according to its cost. Hence, even from pecuniary considerations, as well as for far higher motives, it was a duty to guard against the extension of churches and hierarchies in the colonies, and especially since there, as every where, power will produce persecution, and new obstacles will be raised to missionary labour, and the growth of truth. He would tell them such was not the way to plant Christianity in Hindostan. It was not by building churches among the hundred millions of Indian tribes, that they would be induced to forego their cruel rites, and adopt our faith. Show them the blossom and fruit of Christianity, and they will desire the tree. Let the waters of life flow pure and healing, and they will press about the stream. Prove to them the benignity of Christianity, and that it is light and love; demonstrate by deeds that it is superior to Budhuism, and the superstitions of their native princes; to the creed of their Mahommedan op

pressors, and then will the mosque and pagoda be proscribed, the temple of Juggernaut crumble into dust, and the peaceful car of the Redeemer traverse all their land. Mr. W. then adverted to the long allowance of Suttees; of the collection of the pilgrim tax; the Ghaut murders of the feeble and the old; the permission of infanticide, and the neglect of all local and moral improvement, while a rent of fifty per cent. was collected for all the land, and while many millions of the people were domestic slaves. No! he exclaimed, while they thus suffer and are oppressed, you will send bishops, though even such as Heber, and rear cathedrals, but in vain. They ask for bread, and you confer a stone. (Immense cheering.) No; it is vain as the boon of a child who, on the margin of the Ganges, should cast pebbles in the flood, smile at the ripple of the surface, and think to stay the stream. No; give India roads, and bridges, and schools; give her knowledge; give her freedom; give her equal rights; encourage all improvements. Be unselfish and beneficent. Do good and fear not. Let Christianity show thus her power, unadorned, but all adorning, and they will seek, embrace, and love her. Then India will desire to be like England; she will admire your philanthropy; she will embrace your faith; she will prostrate herself before your altars; her inhabitants will call upon your Saviour, glory in his cross, and bless you while they live.

But to inspire these sacrifices, the nature of Christianity, its unearthly nature, and its pure freedom, must be known and loved. Glad was he of an opportunity to express his cordial approbation of an Institution lately formed for the diffusion of such knowledge. He referred to the Society for the Diffusion of Ecclesiastical Knowledge. He would repeat publicly, what he had privately written; that he was delighted to find that the biographers Wickliffe and Melancthon, and his venerable friend at his right hand (Dr. Bennett), one of the ablest, steadiest, and most eloquent advocates of nonconformity were the laborious Secretaries of that useful Institution. Let that Society proclaim the right of private judgment; let it tell Christians and mankind that the kingdom of Christ is not of this world; let it announce the principles which their forefathers cherished, not from enthusiasm, or folly, but from stern and sturdy knowledge, after much deliberation, amidst racks, and stakes, and threatening danger, when all that was merely earthly would have trembled and recoiled, and when truth alone, acting on men of mighty minds, yet tender consciences,

WESTERN ACADEMY.

The anniversary of this Institution was held at Exeter on the 29th and 30th of June. The examination of the students took place in the presence of a numerous meeting of the committee, ministers, and subscribers. The Rev. W. Rooker, of Tavistock presided. Great satisfaction was expressed by the Chairman, and the Gentlemen present, at the proficiency made by the students in the different branches of study to which they have attended during the past session, and the readiness and accuracy with which they replied to the various questions proposed to them.

The subjects selected for examination, were the Latin and Greek Classics, the Greek Testament, the Hebrew Bible, Logic, Natural Philosophy, the Philosophy of the Human Mind, and Theology. This examination at once evinced the great ability of the tutors, and the persevering diligence of the students; and justified the hope, that this seminary will prove a great blessing to the churches.

The general business of the Institution having been transacted at the Academyhouse, an academic discourse was delivered by the senior student, Mr. Field, at Castle Street Chapel, on "the Connexion between Justification and Sanctification;" after which a public meeting closed the anniversary.

The impression produced upon the minds of all present, upon this interesting occasion, appeared to be, that the talent and energy displayed in the academic discipline of this Institution, ought to command the cordial co-operation and liberal support of all the friends of an enlightened ministry.

S. Whitty, Esq. of Sherborne is chosen Treasurer, in the room of the Rev. J. Saltren, whose age and infirmities have compelled him to resign that office.

ANNIVERSARY OF HIGHBURY COLLEGE.

The Students in this Institution passed their annual examination, in the presence

of several ministers and friends, on Wednesday, the 30th of June. It appeared, that the class of of the first year had read nine books of Virgil, and made some progress in Greek: that of the second year had read the Epistles of Horace, several satires of Juvenal and Persins, eight books of Homer, and two Greek Tragedies; the third class, six Orations of Cicero and the Edipus Rex of Sophocles: and the fourth class, the Agricola of Tacitus, the Oration of Demosthenes on the Crown; and in Hebrew, thirty chapters of Isaiah, and twenty Psalms. Some Philosophical Essays were read; and an inquiry into some other branches of study was, through the want of time, necessarily omitted.

The following Report was furnished by the gentlemen who conducted the examination :

"Highbury College, 30th June, 1830.

"The Undersigned, having this day, attended the annual examinations of the Students, with much pleasure acknow. ledge the gratification they have enjoyed from witnessing the strong indications of diligence and talent, exhibited generally throughout the classes; and they would express their conviction, that the present state of the College affords a pledge for the continuance and increase of its influence in the religious world.

"The examinations were neither brief nor superficial; and were conducted so as to secure a knowledge of the actual attainments of the Students. (Signed) JOHN HUMPHREYS, LL.D. J. FLETCHER, A.M. JOHN HOPPUS, A.M. W. J. HOPE, A.M.

JOSEPH TURNBULL, A.B." On the evening of the same day an excellent and appropriate discourse was delivered by the Rev. J. Fletcher, A.M. to the Students and friends of the Institution, at Claremont Chapel, Pentonville, after which, the report of the Committee was read by the Rev. John Blackburn, and the usual business of the Society transacted.

THE OPENING OF NEW CHAPELS.

Salem Chapel, Landovery, in the Independent connexion, was opened for divine worship on Tuesday and Wednesday, the 27th and 28th of April last; when the following ministers preached on the occasion; Rev. Messrs. Lewis, of Builth; Griffiths, of Ebenezer; Ridge, of Carmel; Jones, of Rhydybont; Hammerton, of Newton Gower, (English); Davies, of Panteg; Rees, of Llanelly; Jones, of Swansea, (English); Rowlands,

of Cumllunfell; Jones, of Brychoed; and Jenkins, of Penygroes. The attendance during the whole of the services was both numerous and respectable, and the collections liberal, amounting to about £40.

The old chapel was erected in the year 1797, and enlarged in the year 1804; but which, of late, had become too small, by far, to accommodate the inceasing congregation. We trust much good may yet result to the inhabitants of the town and neighbourhood from the erection of this handsome and commodious chapel, (the dimensions of which is 50 feet by 44; elevation of 29 feet, with galleries complete.) The ground on which it has been built, was most readily presented by D. S. Davies, Esq. of Pentref.

The strictest attention to economy has been regarded in its erection, under the superintendence of Mr. David Thomas, which will impress every beholder, when it is stated that the whole expenditure, including the deeds, will not amount to £800. A great spirit of liberality has been manifested in the contributions, by the members of the church, and the inhabitants of the town and neighbourhood generally, by which the Committee has been enabled to pay off £450.; for the remaining debt, an appeal will be made to the friends of religion, for their kind and benevolent aid for its liquidation, and which, we trust, will not be in vain.

The chapel has been vested in the hands of trustees, and enrolled according to the rules of the London Congregational Board.

July 6, a handsome chapel was opened at the delightful watering-place of Weston Super Mare, Somersetshire. The interesting service drew a highly respectable attendance from Bath and Bristol, &c.

The Rev. J. C. Miles, commenced by reading the Scriptures and prayer; after which, the Rev. Wm. Jay, of Bath, preached an excellent sermon, from Isaiah liii. 6, Christ seeing "the travail of his soul."

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In the evening, the Rev. John Leifchild, of Bristol, preached a powerful and most instructive sermon Kingly Office of Christ. The place overflowed, and the collections amounted to £55.

The company dined at Reave's Hotel, and the services of the day were of a truly spiritual and delightful nature. It is hoped, through the divine blessing, that a knowledge of the Gospel, and an insight into the nature of Congregational worship, will be greatly extended, in

consequence of the erection of this house of prayer.

It is a free-will offering of some excellent persons in Bristol and Bath, and the cost will be about £1,300.

On July 21, a handsome Chapel, 35 feet by 50, with a large School-room and Vestry was opened at Richmond, in Surrey, when two Sermons were preached by the Rev. James Stratten, and Rev. John Clayton, Jun. Messrs. Richards, of Wandsworth; Knight, late of Kingston; and Miller, of Putney, took the devotional services. We trust this

additional place of worship will be a great accommodation to Dissenting families visiting or resident in that delightful

town.

RE-OPENING OF THE INDEPENDENT

CHAPEL, TUNBRIDGE WELLS. The old Chapel on Mount Zion, Tunbridge Wells, which has been shut up for thirteen years, was re-opened for public worship July 8, after undergoing considerable repairs and enlargement, and the erection of a new School-room. Two Sermons were preached by the Rev. John Clayton, Jun., and Rev. James Stratten, Messrs. Slatterie, of Chatham; Turnbull, of Bromley; Jinkings, of Maidstone; and Prankard, of Sheerness, engaged in the devotional exercises. This is the only place in the Wells where the simplicity of Dissenting worship is observed.

RE-OPENING OF JEWRY STREET
CHAPEL, ALDGATE.

This venerable but commodious place of worship, which was probably erected in the reign of Charles II., and continued for more than a century as a Presbyterian meeting-house, has been for nearly two years shut up, and was fast sinking into a ruined state, when a new lease was obtained by a respectable builder, on the condition of very extensive external repairs, and who proposed to let it for any secular purpose. In the immediate neighbourhood of two large and populous parishes, destitute of that clerical instruction which is usually denominated Evangelical, and in which no Congregational church exists, two individuals, attached to the locality by the associations of childhood, felt that something should be attempted, and therefore applied to a gentleman, well known as a liberal patron of the cause of Evangelical nonconformity, to assist them in rescuing this ancient, but very eligible place of worship, from that desecration to which another meetinghouse in the neighbourhood has been subjected.

That generous friend advanced £500. for the purchase of the lease, extensive repairs, &c., on the applicants consenting to be responsible for the many internal' repairs which were necessary, and which exceed £300. besides the rent, and all other expenses. The chapel was therefore repaired, under the inspection of a respectable architect, and was opened for stated service on Lord's-day, July the 25th; when the Rev. John Blackburn, of Claremont Chapel, Pentonville, preached in the morning; and the Rev. James Bennett, D.D. of Silver-street Chapel, in the evening; and the attendance was respectable and encouraging.

There is a convenient house attached, which affords sufficient accommodation for a Sunday-school and residences for the servants of the chapel.

To those who reflect on the inadequate supply of Evangelical instruction which peculiarly characterizes that part of the metropolis, and on the many collateral benefits which result to a neighbourhood from the formation of a zealous Christian society within its bounds, it is hoped that this attempt to gather a new congregation will appear important; and that while very large sums are annually collected in the metropolis, to assist in the erection of chapels in the remote towns and villages of the empire, this attempt to form another Christian society in a part of the Icity where it is much needed, will be supported by the liberal efforts of those who love the Gospel of our Lord and Saviour, especially as the responsible parties have only engaged in the undertaking with a single desire to increase Christian instruction in that locality, and in faith on the liberality of the religious public.

ORDINATIONS.

On Thursday, the 13th of May, 1830, the Rev. John Millington, was ordained to the pastoral office, over the Independent Church, assembling at Riddings, Derbyshire. The Rev. John Bincliff, of Alfreton, read the Scriptures and prayer. The Rev. James Gawthorn, of Derby,

stated the nature of a Gospel church. The Rev. Mr. Wilson, of Matlock, proposed the questions, and received the confession of faith. The Rev. William Roscoe, of Marlpool, prayed the ordination prayer. The Rev. Jos. Shaw, of Ilkeston, delivered the charge. The Rev. Thomas Roome, of Sutton in Ashfield, preached to the people, and concluded the service with prayer. This interest is the fruit of Mr. Millington's evangelical labours during the last seven years, which is situated in a very populous district, and a very commodious chapel has been erected, the attendance in which is very encouraging.

On Thursday, June 17, 1830, the Rev. T. J. Davies, from the Academy, Newport Pagnell, was ordained pastor over the church and congregation assembling in the New Meeting-house, Royston. The Rev. J. Greenwood, of the Old Meeting, commenced the service with reading the Scriptures and prayer. The Rev. S. Thodey, of Cambridge, delivered the introductory discourse, and proposed the usual questions. The Rev. T. P. Bull, of the Newport Pagnell Institution, offered the ordination prayer. The Rev. Dr. Bennett, of London, gave the charge, from Acts xx. 28. The Rev. T. Morrell, of Wymondley College, preached to the people from Phil. ii. 1, 2. And the Rev. B. Pyne, of Duxford, concluded with prayer.

The congregation re-assembled in the evening, when the Rev. Dr. Bennett preached an excellent sermon from Eph. ii. 19—22.

NOTICE.

The Independent Meeting-house, Chase Side, Enfield, having been rebuilt and considerably enlarged, will be opened for divine worship on Wednesday, August 4. The Rev. John Leifchild, of Bristol, will preach in the morning; and the Rev. W. B. Collyer, D.D. LL. D., &c. &c. in the evening. The service in the morning will commence at eleven o'clock; and in the evening at six.