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promised to present one hundred pounds to this Society, in the present year. "I hope my love to you and 8. That the cordial thanks of this yours is, as in time past, unfeigned. Meeting be given to Joseph Weight, for Dear Father, I have not forgot the great the very acceptable manner in which he || kindness of you and your church to us has presided on the present occasion. poor people; neither hath my God for In moving and seconding these Resolu- gotten it, for he will surely bless you. tions, several animated and interesting A few years ago, I, by the goodness of speeches were delivered by Messrs. a kind friend, became a constant reader Fisher, Lister, and W. Hope, Esq. i- of the Baptist Magazine. By the news verpool; Cox, of Hackney, who also I understand the state of the heathen preached a sermon on the occasion; world, and it deeply affects my soul, Smith of Sheffield, and several other particularly the state of the poor slaves. ministers. The meeting, however, owed For them I sigh, and look upward: O one of its highest gratifications to the my God, hasten their deliverance! presence of Mr. Ward, then recently arrived from Serampore, who entered into an ample detail of the state of the Mission at the instant of his quitting India. As we understand a report of the whole of the proceedings on this occasion, accompanied by a statement of the Society's receipts and disbursements, will very soon be submitted to the inspection of the public, we, at present, forbear entering more into detail than merely to state that Mr. Stephens preached a most interesting sermon on the Tuesday evening, from John iii. 14, 15. Mr. Čox on Wednesday morning from Isaiah ix. 7. At the close of this excellent discourse, our friends already named came forward with their very liberal donations.

Having but little to give, I set apart one day in a week for fasting, and prayer;" and so continued for two whole years. The Lord blessed me with much nearness to himself, and I felt it good to wait on the Lord, and rejoice in the God of my salvation. I had also the happiness to think that, while I was praying for the hastening of Christ's kingdom, I was saving a mite to cast into the treasury of God. Sometimes my dear wite, and aged mother, and my dear little daugh ter, joined with me in this, and the Lord blessed us indeed.

"I was very fond of tobacco: I gave up this also, for the dear cause of Christ. Dear father, all that we give, we give as a thank-offering to God for all his great mercy as an unmerited free The business of the Society was at gift, Dear father, let not this be known tended to in the afternoon, and Mr.in my neighbourhood: if you do, I shall Ward preached a most impressive and appropriate sermon in the evening from Luke x. 30-37, and concluded the services of a day which will be long remembered with gratitude by all who feel concerned for the salvation of the heathen,

Shepherd of Salisbury Plain. A FEW days since the following letter, enclosing one pound for the Mission, was put into my hand. I baptized the writer, and several of his family, some years since. Mrs. More's Shepherd of Salisbury Plain, seems to live again in this pastoral brother, whose humble piety, and tender devotion, may dictate to the poor, especially, how they may cast a mite into the treasury of God, and prefer a modest, and successful claim on the abundance of the wealthy. The funds of the Mission, exhausted as they are, would soon revive and flourish, by the cordial reception of a hint to be derived from the conduct of this obscure benefactor,

JOHN SAYFERY.

be much hurt, and offended. Could I
write better, I could tell you much
more: so no more at present from your
affectionate son in the gospel,

"The poor Shepherd of
"Salisbury Plain.”

"Feb. 23, 1820."

COMMITTEE OF DEPUTIES,

FOR THE YEAR 1820,

Appointed to protect the Civil Rights of the three Denominations of Protestant Dissenters.

WILLIAM SMITH, Esq. M. P. Chairman,
Philpot-lane.

JOSEPH GUTTERIDGE, Esq. Deputy
Chairman, Camberwell.
JAS. COLLINS, Esq. Treasurer, Spital-sq.
Samuel Favell, Esq. Camberwell.
John Addington, Esq. Spital-square.
John Towell Rutt, Esq. Clapton.
Edward Busk, Esq. Pump-court, Temple

James Esdaile, Esq. Bunbill-row,
W. A. Hankey, Esq. Fenchurch-street.
William Hale, Esq. Homerton.
David Bevan, Esq. Walthamstow.
William Burls, Esq. Lothbury.

Joseph Bunnel, Esq. Southampton-row,
Bloomsbury.

pear with honour in the learned profes sions, or to adorn private life with literary pursuits in the hours of leisure from business.

It is not intended that this Institution should interfere with any which are already established. The theological semi

James Gibson, Esq. Lime-street, Fen-naries it will not infringe on, or injure.

church-street.

James Pritt, Esq. Wood-street, Cheap-
side.

T. Wood, Esq. Little St. Thomas-Apostle.
John Christie, Esq. Hackney-wick.
Samuel Jackson, Esq. Hackney.
William Titford, Esq. Turner-sq. Hoxton,
William Shrubsole, Esq. Bank.

They are well adapted to their professed design; and in the careful instruction of the students, and in the extensive course which they pursue, will bear a comparison with any of the most celebrated Universities in Christendom. Instead of being a rival to these, the new College will be a useful and beneficial ally; and

W. Freme, Esq. Catherine-court, Tower-will present candidates for the ministry

hill.

Robert Wainewright, Esq. Gray's-Inn

square.

John Bentley, Esq. Highbury.
W. Marston, Esq. East-street, Red-Lion-
square.

PROTESTANT

DISSENTING COLLEGE.

with a valuable opportunity of becoming greater adepts both in the learned lan guages, and in various departments of science.

Should the plan in general, meet with the approbation of the public, it is the wish of the writer that gentlemen in the metropolis would stand forward, and soliciting the co-operation of friends to the cause in every part of the country, would mature the plan, and begin to carry it into execution, by subscriptions for its THAT SO large and respectable a body support, and looking around for professors of people as the Protestant Dissenters well qualified by talents, and habits of should not have a College for the instruc- labour, to perform the duties of their oftion of their youth in the higher branch-fice, with reputation to the institution, es of languages and sciences, is a sub-with peculiar benefits to the students, and ject both of astonishment and regret. with honour to themselves. Nonconformity excluded them from the Universities, by the oaths and subscrip. tions which were demanded at their admission, or in the course of their studies, in order to the attainment of literary honours. In consequence of this, the Universities of Holland, and especially of Scotland, have been the usual resorts of the young gentlemen who wished to participate of the benefits of a liberal education. Is it not natural to suppose, that the inconvenience of going so far from home has prevented very many from enjoying this inestimable privilege?

Plan of a Dissenting College.

I. PROFESSORS-Four in number at first. 1. For Languages-The higher departments of Latin, and Greek, and the Hebrew.

2. For Logic-Metaphysics-and Rhe toric.

8. For Moral Philosophy-Philosophy of History-and General Principles of Law.

4. For Mathematics and Natural Philosophy.

5. For Fotany, Chemistry, and Natural History, when the fund will allow of a fifth Professor.

II.

Not

SALARIES OF PROFESSORS, less than four hundred pounds a year. 1. Partly from the subscriptions of the public.

But, should such a state of things always continue? Ought not the foul reproach to be rolled away from before our doors? Is it not incumbent on us, with out delay, to form an institution which will enable our respectable youth to reap all the advantages which the most liberal education can confer, without making a sacrifice of their principles as Dissenters? Deeply impressed with these considerations, I beg leave to submit to all who are without the pale of the Established Church, the plan of a College which will secure to the students a liberal education, 1. Men of unfeigned piety, of high and communicate to them such a course moral character, and of liberal sentiof instruction as will enable them to ap- ments,

2. Partly by fees from the students, from six to ten pounds a year each.

III. QUALIFICATIONS OF THE PRO

FESSORS.

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2. Men of first-rate qualifications in their respective departments.

3. Men who have no other employ. ment, and who will devote themselves wholly to the duties of their profession.

4. Men who will be endeavouring to improve themselves from year to year, in the knowledge of what belongs to their department.

IV. LENGTH OF THE SESSION.

1. The session to commence in the middle of September, and conclude in the end of May.

2. Ten days relaxation at Christmas, and a week at Easter.

3. The length of the whole course of studies to be three or four years.

V. STUDENTS.

1. All to be welcome who are of good character, and wish for improvement in useful knowledge.

2. No impediment will arise from difference of religious denomination.

3. Many of the sons of opulent Dissenters may be expected to attend the College.

4. Many of the Methodists may likewise be expected to encourage the Institution, by sending their children for edu

cation.

5. Some Jewish youths may wish to embrace the opportunity of acquiring a liberal education here.

6. Young men of property designed for the Christian ministry, may choose to spend some years in this Institution before they enter on a course of Theological study in a seminary.

7. Many Theological students, after finishing their course in the seminaries, will wish to spend a year at the College before they become candidates for the pastoral office.

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(1.) It will be wise not to incur expense in building, till the College be es tablished it is not elegant structures, bust eminent and laborious professors, that will be the glory and stability of the Institution.

in, cannot be rented; the professors, as (2.) If convenient rooms for teaching is the case in some of the Dutch Universities, at first can instruct the students in their own houses.

3. The students will find lodgings in and Dutch Universities: and if it should the town, as is the practice in the Scotch be found necessary, boarding-houses could be provided for them.

4. The professors might be willing to accommodate with board and lodging such students as their parents chose to be peculiarly under their eye.

5. Should the College prosper, necessary buildings could be erected, as well as additional professors introduced: but in building much money should not be spent.

These young gentlemen would be exceedingly useful in the College, as pat terns of good conduct, and of diligence in study; and by their inspection, in- VIII. DISCIPLINE AND GOVERNMENT. fluence, and lessons, would assist the juniors in their literary pursuits.

8. Gentlemen of leisure might wish to enjoy the benefit of this Institution. At the Scotch Universities, officers who have served in the army and navy, mercantile men, and country gentlemen, attend courses of lectures for their entertainment and improvement.

VI. MODE OF INSTRUCTION. 1. The University of Glasgow, it is conceived, forms the best model of any public institution in the kingdom, in this respect, as combining:

1. It should be liberal.

2. It should be strictly observed. 3. It should consider good moral conduct as absolutely necessary.

4. It should render the College incompatible with the abode of idlers in it.

5. It should aim to render the students useful and ornamental members of civil society, and should also regard them as immortal beings preparing for a state of eternal blessedness in heaven.

When the Institution has arrived at a state of maturity, and the professors consider it advantageous to confer literary honours on those students who distin(1.) Public lectures by the profes-guish themselves, the liberal and free

sors.

Government of Great Britain cannot re

fuse to grant authority for that purpose, to a College designed for the learned education of so numerous, so respectable, and so enlightened a body as the Protestant Dissenters of England, who have thousands of places of worship without the pale of the Established Church.*

vices of the day were profitable to the church and friends who were present on the interesting occasion. Mr. Rogers takes this opportunity to thank his numerous friends in London and its vicinity, for their liberality while collecting for the Meeting house in the above place. Since his return, it has been deemed necessary to make some alterations and improvements, which have cost about £40.

ASSOCIATION.

WILTS AND SOMERSET. THE Twenty-eighth Meeting of the Wilts and Somerset Association for the encouragement of village preaching was held at Keynsham, April 4; Mr. Winter, of Beckington, preached in the morning from Cant. i. 6; Dr. Ryland, of Bristol, in the afternoon, from Luke i. 79; and Mr. Crisp, of Bristol, in the evening,

from John i. 24. Messrs. Roberts of

Shrewton, Smith and Porter of Bath, Townsend of Paulton, Witcomb of Frome, and Edminson of Bratton, engaged in the other services. The next Meeting to be held at Penknap, near Westbury, Sep. 20. Mr. Ayres of Keynsham to preach in the morning.

R. EDMINSON, Secretary.

ORDINATIONS.

EASTCOMBS,

NEAR MINCHIN HAMPTON. FEB. 23, 1820, Mr. Rogers, late student at Abergavenny, was ordained over the Baptist church at Garraway, Herefordshire. Mr. Davis, itinerant for the county of Hereford, began with reading and prayer. Mr. Williams of Ryeford, introduced the service by describing the nature of a Gospel church, and asking the usual questions. Mr. Fry of Coleford, prayed the ordination prayer. Mr. Micah Thomas of Abergavenny, (Mr. Rogers's late tutor,) delivered the charge from Rev. ii. 10.; and Mr. Hawkins of Eastcombs, preached to the people from Heb. xiii. 7. Messrs. Davis and Hawkins preached in the evening. The ser

The EDITORS insert this paper as they received it, without pledging themselves to recommend every particular which it contains. There are two questions;-1. Is the thing desirable? 2. Is it practicable? They will readily insert a paper or two of moderate length, in answer to these questions, from any intelligent Correspondent.

EARBY IN CRAVEN, YORKSHIRE.

AUG. 2, 1819, a new chapel was opened at Earby in Craven, Yorkshire: and Mr. William Wilkinson was ordained pastor over the church newly formed there. The service commenced at halfand prayer by Mr. Scott of Colne. Mr. past ten in the morning, with reading Shuttleworth of Cowling-hill, delivered the introductory discourse, asked the usual questions, and received the confession of faith. Mr. Oddy of Haworth, the charge from 2 Cor. iv. 1. Met again offered the ordination-prayer, and gave at three, P. M. Mr. Nightingale prayed. Mr. Gaunt of Sutton addressed the church from 1 Thess. v. 12, 13. A collection was then made, amounting to about £5, towards liquidating the debt on the chapel.

There have been a few Baptists in Earby for a considerable time, who have regularly attended divine worship at Barnoldswick, about two miles distant. They have for some time desired a chapel in this village, there being no place of worship in it, though it contains six or seven hundred inhabitants, and is sur rounded by several other villages.

In Dec. 1818, about ten of them requested their dismission from the church at Barnoldswick, and invited Mr. Wilkinson (who had exercised his gifts in the neighbourhood for some time with acceptance) to take the pastoral charge of them. They carried on worship in a dwelling-house, until the chapel was covered in, when they entered it in an unfurnished state, in which state it still remains. It is thirty-three feet by twenty-four. It cost £120. £44 have been already advanced. For the remainder they will be under the necessity of appealing to the liberality of the religious public, being themselves very poor. Their prospects of usefulness are encouraging. Six have joined them from Cowling-hill, and several have been added by baptism. Their number is now upwards of twenty.

Monday 1st.-Morning.-Half-past Ten. Sermon for the Society for PROMOTING CHRISTIANITY AMONG THE JEWs, at the Episcopal Jews' Chapel, Bethnal-green, by the Rev. W. Borrows, M. A.

Morning.--At Eleven. The Annual Meeting of the WESLEYAN MISSIONARY SOCIETY, at the City Road Chapel, J. Butterworth, Esq. in the Chair. Evening.-CHURCH MISSIONARY SOCIETY'S Twentieth Anniversary Sermon, at St. Bride's, Fleet-street, by the Rev. B. W. Mathias, M. A. at half-past Six, Tuesday 2d-Same Society, Annual Meeting, at Freemasons' Hall. Chair at Twelve. No persons to be admitted without tickets.

Wednesday 3d.-Noon.BRITISH AND FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIETY. Sixteenth Annual Meeting, at Freemason's Hall. Chair at Twelve.

Thursday 4th.-PRAYER-BOOK AND HOMILY SOCIETY. Eighth Annual Meeting, at the Crown and Anchor, Strand; after a Sermon, at Christ Church, Newgate-street, at Half-past Ten, by the Rev. John Scott, M. A. Chair at Two. Friday 5th.-Morning-At Eleven. ORPHANS' WORKING-SCHOOL, City Road. Anniversary Sermon by the Rev. W. Walford. Dinner at Four, at the Old London Tavern, Bishopsgate-street.

Morning.-Half-past Ten. SOCIETY FOR PROMOTING CHRISTIANITY AMONGST THE JEW. Sermon at St. Paul's, Covent Garden, by the Hon. and Rev. Gerard T. Noel, M. A.

Afternoon.-Same Society, Annual Meeting, at Freemasons' Hall. Chair at Two. Saturday 6th Noon.-Anniversary Meeting of the HIBERNIAN SOCIETY. City of

London Tavern.

Monday. 8th.-Annual Meeting of the LONDON FEMALE PENITENTIARY, at Freemasons' Hall. Chair (W. Wilberforce, Esq.) at Eleven.

PORT OF LONDON SOCIETY for promoting Religion among SEAMEN. Annual
Meeting at the City of London Tavern, Bishopsgate-street. Chair (The
Right Honourable Admiral Lord Gambier) at Twelve.

Tuesday 9th.-Same Society. At Eleven and Three, Two Sermons at the Floating Chapel for Seamen, by the Rev. T. Raffles, A. M. and the Rev. Rowland Hill, A. M. The Rev. Mr. James of Birmingham, who had been announced to preach the morning sermon, has been constrained to relinquish his intention of visiting London, in consequence of severe indisposition. Morning. At Six, to Breakfast at the City of London Tavern; Annual Meeting of the LONDON ITENERANT SOCIETY. Chair at Seven.

Noon. Annual Meeting of the NAVAL AND MILITARY BIBLE SOCIETY, at the King's Concert Rooms, Hay-market. Chair at Twelve.

Evening. At Six. Annual Meeting of the IRISH EVANGELICAL SOCIETY, at the City of London Tavern.

Wednesday: 10th-BUCKINGHAMSHIRE ASSOCIATION. At Swanbourn, Bucks. Morning-At Half-past Five, to Breakfast, at the City of London Tavern ; Anniversary Meeting of the SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION. Chair at Half-past Six. LONDON MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

Morning. Half-past Ten, Surrey Chapel, the Rev. John Pye Smith, D. D. Evening. At Six, Tabernacle, the Rev. Daniel Dewar, D. D. of Glasgow. Thursday 12th.-Morning-Half-past Ten, Report of the Directors, at Queen-street Chapel, Lincoln's-iun Fields.

Evening. At Six, Tottenham-court Chapel, the Rev. R. Elliott, of Devizes. Friday 12th.-Morning-Half-past Ten, at St. Clement's, Strand, the Rev. William Borrows, M. A. Sunday Evening Lecturer at St. Luke's.

Evening. At Six, Missionary Communion at Sion Chapel, Silver-street Chapel, and Orange-street Chapel.

Thursday 11th.-Morning-At Six, to Breakfast, at the City of London Tavern ; Twenty-first Annual Meeting of RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY,

Saturday 13th.-At Eleven precisely, at the London Coffee-house, Ludgate-hill, Annual Meeting of the PROTESTANT SOCIETY for the Protection of Religious Liberty.

Monday 15th-Evening.-At Six, HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY, at the City of

London Tavern.

Tuesday 16th.-The CONTINENTAL SOCIETY, Freemason's Hall. Chair at Twelve. Tuesday 23d.-OXFORDSHIRE ASSOCIATION, at Oxford,

Tuesday 30th.-MIDLAND ASSOCIATION, at Birmingham,

The Anniversary of the BRITISH AND FOREIGN SCHOOL SOCIETY is pos

poned till June 10..

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