ship of Astley. The master of one of these (that conducted in the Methodist Chapel, Astley Green) actually avowed his intention of breaking down John's school, and went to the parents of some of his (John's) scholars, and offered to teach them free of expense. In addition to all these difficulties, the celebrated Rev. M. H- minister of the Protestant chapel, in Astley, famous for his exertions to overthrow the Unitarian cause in Astley, established a day school in Astley, the scholars of which were to be taught at one penny per week; and having great influence with his congregation, some of whom were wealthy, and very many in quite easy circumstances, he engaged them to make up by subscriptions into 20%. per annum, what the pennies of the scholars fell short of that sum, as a stated salary for the master. Mr. His removed from Astley, but the same school is conducted on the same principle.

This was the finishing stroke, the extinguisher to John's exertions to gain a subsistence by keeping a school, had it not been that Mr. Duffield, with a few of the Sunday school teachers, came to the conclusion, or rather determination, to set John's school on the same principle as that established by Mr. H- that is, the scholars to be taught for one penny a week, and what this fell short of six shillings and sixpence per week, the sum John agreed to teach for, to be made up by equal subscription amongst such of the members of the congregation as could afford to spare it. But the members of our congregation, unlike those of Mr. H were poor men, and depended upon one of the lowest branches of labour for their existence; and the severe pressure which for some time has prevailed in the manufacturing districts, has unavoidably caused such a falling off in the subscriptions, that they do not average more than one shilling per week, and the average number of the scholars weekly is not more than thirty, so that John's weekly income is not more than three and sixpence, out of which he has to pay one shilling per week for lodging, it is, therefore, unnecessary to say, that without some other arrangement, the school must be closed. He does not want more than a bare subsistence for his labour, and if two shillings and sixpence per week, in addition to what the scholars pay him, could be raised by subscription, he would be enabled to continue his present exertions. Of this, sixpence per week might be reckoned on amongst the present subscribers; two shillings per week would have to be raised by new subscribers, the account would then stand thus: thirty scholars, two shillings and sixpence; subscription two shillings and sixpence; total weekly income five shillings; with less than this he thinks, after paying his lodgings, existence could not be supported. It may be asked what claim has he on the Missionary society? What connection has this day school with the Missionary station at Astley? It is closely connected with it, in a manner that none but those resident on the spot can fully understand; there is a sort of feeling or attraction in favour of the station, kept alive by the day school; the parents, generally, like their children to go to the same place on the Sunday as they go to on the week day; and the parents themselves have, generally speaking, a secret respect or leaning towards the place on that account. Besides this, being a Unitarian, he has the

claim of almost helplessness upon the humanity of the Unitarian public, his lameness having left him unfit for any hard labour, and his eyesight so defective, that he may be truly said to be unfit for almost any thing but his present occupation. He is also of the utmost service to the Unitarian cause at Astley, by performing numberless little services which could not be performed so well if either he or some one else were not always on the spot. And his moral reputation is altogether unimpeachable. Altogether, it may be truly said that he is an object highly worthy of the commiseration and assistance of such of the Unitarian public whose means enable them to prove their claim to the Christian character.'

But we must now speak of another most estimable and worthy labourer in his Lord's vineyard, whose mind like that of Mr. Ashworth's, has merged from the darkness which had previously enveloped it, to the light of Christian truth, and who is pursuing his Missionary labours in the scattered district of Derbyshire, with untired and persevering zeal. The numbers mentioned are exclusively adults. Here again must pity be excited for the sufferings and distress at present existing amongst the working classes. The following is copied from Mr. Robert Shenton's last report to the Society, dated Ashford, March 1.

'DEAR SIR,-The following is the average attendance at our respective stations since my last return. Ashford 41; over Haddon 24; Sheldon 43; Flagg 51. The extreme severity of the weather which in this mountainous and cold district, all but precludes the possibility of attending our public services on the part of the aged and infirm,-together with a want of suitable clothing on the part of others, causes our congregations at Ashford, and over Haddon, to be less numerous than they usually have been at this season of the year. These, however, are but temporary causes, and will I sincerely hope, soon cease to exist, when I have not the slightest doubt we shall rally again,-since it is indisputable that when a cause is removed, its effect will cease. Allowing me to be a judge in my own case, I have reason to rejoice in the success which has crowned my humble labours in what I deem the cause of truth and virtue. That our views are making steady progress, and that in despite of the united and untiring opposition of almost every shade of orthodoxy, our bitterest opponents will not affect to deny. It is not, however, in the progress of our mere doctrinal opinions that I rejoice, since mere opinions abstractedly regarded are of comparatively little value, as it is quite possible for men professing the purest form of Christian faith to lead the most immoral lives; whilst those who entertain very erroneous views of Christian truth practice every virtue which adorns the Christian character. I rejoice rather, therefore, in the salutary influence which our doctrines are exerting on the feelings and conduct of those who have cordially embraced them, in restraining their evil passions, in correcting their vicious habits, and exciting in their minds a thirst for useful knowledge, and thus securing the elevation of their moral and intellectual character, and as a consequence, freeing them from those direful moral evils which are the constant attendants on a life of vice, and introducing them to a participa

tion in those purest pleasures and sublimest joys, which are the present rewards of virtue. You are aware that I removed a short time since from Ashford to Cressbrook, and which, in fact, was requisite, as I am now engaged in conducting the school which Mr. M'C- has opened in connection with his mills. Since my removal hither I have consented, at the request of several respectable persons who had been my occasional hearers at Ashford and Sheldon, to conduct a religious service once a fortnight. I commenced on Sunday evening, the 18th of February, and though the notice was any thing but general and the evening most unfavourable, the place was completely crowded. The discourse, which was on the design of Christian Missions, was heard with marked attention, and if I am correctly informed, gave great satisfacton. I have since conversed with several who were present who concur in thinking that much good will be effected. When you learn that there is no place of worship within 24 miles, you will no doubt consider it a very suitable field for Missionary labour. Whilst the moral character of my hearers is such as affords me sincere pleasure, the physical condition of some of them calls forth my tenderest sympathy. In consequence of the very great depression of trade, and the unusually hard winter they are suffering great privations. In my pastoral visits to them, I read in their tattered garments and haggard countenances many a touching tale of woe. In fact, had not the stream of private benevolence flowed with more than ordinary copiousness, their condition would have been most appalling, and those who are truly acquainted with their state will not consider me at all imaginative in applying to them the heart stirring lines of the poet

"Sore pierced by wintry winds,

How many shrink into the sordid hut
Of cheerless poverty."

In these trying circumstances, how gratifying it is to hear from their lips the language of Christian resignation displaying its benign influence in their life, and thus imitating the conduct of their great exemplar.'

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