ments he made produced a deep impression upon the congregations he addressed, the Committee seemed to remain unmoved in their purpose, and there was no prospect of obtaining relief. A man of less energetic character than Mr. Burchell might have given up all hope, and have abandoned the mission in despair, or, have merely returned to Jamaica to labour and die; but after the advice of friends, he formally proposed to the Committee, that they should give up the Jamaica mission and allow it to pass into other hands. This proposition aroused them from their lethargy, they saw they could trifle no longer, and therefore they were led to energetic action on behalf of this island.

Mr. Burchell's health being restored, and having accomplished so much on behalf of Jamaica, he returned from England, and landed at Montego Bay, January 30, 1827, where he found Mr. James Mann, who had arrived during his absence, waiting to greet him, and to report the pleasing state of affairs in the churches. Having now a coadjutor of a like mind with himself, they soon extended the mission. The work in which they were engaged was enough to tax the energies of the strongest men, even if permitted to pursue their course unmolested; but annoyances and hindrances were constantly experienced from the local authorities, and the legislative body of the island. Mr. Mann, however, died in 1830, and it was well that Mr. Cantlow had previously arrived to aid in the work.

In April, 1831, the Association met at Montego Bay, and Mr. Burchell had the satisfaction of seeing that mainly owing to his own exertions, and in the space of about seven years from his landing, eight churches had been formed-namely, Montego Bay, Crooked Spring, Falmouth, Gurney's Mount, Savana-la-Mar, Ridgeland, Rio Bueno, and Stewart Town, comprising 3695

members, besides a number of hopeful inquirers, and that these new stations were supplied by six missionaries.

Mr. Burchell was now again compelled, through ill health, to visit England. He embarked on board the "Nottingham," the 17th May, and arrived at Liverpool July 15, 1831. As far as his health permitted, he laboured as much as possible in England for the missionary cause in Jamaica. Having accomplished the object of this voyage, Mr. and Mrs. Burchell, with their daughter, accompanied by a new missionary and his wife, embarked on board the "Garland Grove," and arrived once more in the harbour of Montego Bay, on Saturday, January 7, 1832. And now he was called to endure a fearful amount of persecution. Before the ship had dropped her anchor, she was hailed by a boat from H.M. frigate "Blanche," from which Lieutenant Usher, attended by four armed men, went on board, and demanded a list of the passengers. Having perused it, he asked for Mr. Burchell, and without the slightest intimation as to what he was required for, told him he must go with him to the "Blanche." The only explanation Mr. Burchell could obtain was, "that it was done under martial law."

He was detained as a prisoner on board the "Blanche" for eleven days; from thence he was retransferred to the "Garland Grove," but still as a prisoner. After thirty-three days' confinement, the captain received from Custos Barrett a note ordering his release. A conspiracy was now made to destroy him, and a warrant was signed by Joseph Bowen for his apprehension. The constable went on board the "Garland Grove," apprehended him, and took him on shore, and there is every probability that he would have been murdered had not the boat been taken to another place,

instead of that where he was expected to land. As it was, the infuriated rabble rushed to the spot; one of them struck at him with a dagger, which pierced the breast of his coat, but, glancing off, did no other mischief. The scene is thus described by himself :—“ On landing, the most furious and savage spirit was manifested by some of (what were called) the most respectable white inhabitants, that ever could have been discovered amongst civilized society. They began to throng around me, hissing, groaning, and gnashing at me with their teeth. Some, with water in their mouths, spurted it out upon me. Had I never been at Montego Bay before, I must have supposed myself among cannibals, or in the midst of the savage hordes of Siberia, or the uncultivated and uncivilized tribes of central Africa. Some cried out "Have his blood!" others, "Shoot him!" others, “ Hang him!" But as they attempted to approach, several coloured persons surrounded me, and dared them to touch me; and I am fully persuaded, had it not been for the protection afforded me by the coloured part of the population-natives of Jamaica-I should have been barbarously murdered-yea, torn limb from limb, by my countrymen — by so-called enlightened, RESPECTABLE ! CHRISTIAN BRITONS." He was taken to the court-house, and from thence, in company with another missionary, Mr. Gardner, to the common jail, where they were incarcerated thirty-three days.

On the 14th March, 1832, attempts were made to bring him to trial, but, notwithstanding every effort made by his bitter persecutors (who used both bribery and intimidation to accomplish their base and wicked purposes), the Grand Jury, even against their own inclination, were compelled to write "ignorandus" on the bill of indictment that was sent in to them. They could find no bill. Scarcely had he been released from imprison

ment before it was discovered that another plot was laid for his life. Preparations were made by his friends to protect him. The house in which he was lodging with his family, and that of a brother missionary, being surrounded by a mob, recourse was had to the Chief Justice to interpose his authority. The Chief Justice and others, for a time, advised him to leave the island, in consequence of the imminent danger of his life, the probable effusion of blood, and the prejudicial effect it might have on the trials of Messrs. Gardner and Knibb, then pending. Without involving sacrifice of principle, he complied with this advice. He and his family left for America, on the 16th day of March, and, after a very unpleasant voyage, he arrived on the 4th April at Baltimore, instead of New York, to which the vessel was bound. He remained in America until he could communicate with the Baptist Missionary Society in England, and have instructions as to the course he was to pursue. But while there he did not fail to make known the wrongs which the Baptist mission in this island, with the churches, had been called to endure. The Committee now directed him to visit England; he therefore embarked and reached Liverpool on the 12th September.

In England, in company with Mr. Knibb, he used every effort, by lectures and other means, to overthrow slavery, as well as to obtain redress for the injuries inflicted upon the mission, in the destruction of the chapels and the consequent scattering of the churches. Their efforts were not in vain; they greatly strengthened the hands of the anti-slavery party, who at length so far succeeded with the government, as to induce them to bring in a bill for the abolition of slavery throughout the British colonies. Having laboured hard in England for the welfare of Jamaica, he set sail for this island,

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where he arrived on the 27th October, 1834. ston he was detained in quarantine eight days. 3rd November he landed. On Saturday, the 22nd, he arrived at Montego Bay, when nearly the whole of the market people recognized him, left their baskets of provisions, and in one dense mass followed him to his residence, with hearty congratulations and welcomes to his old scene of labour. On the following day, 4,000 persons were present at the Lord's Day service-the news of his arrival having induced many to go from Salter's Hill, Gurney's Mount, and other places.

The remaining twelve years of his life in Jamaica were years of ceaseless activity. A chapel had to be erected at Montego Bay, and school premises to be secured. Chapels were also built under his direction at Shortwood, Bethel Town, and Mount Carey. New stations were also opened by him at Bass Grove, Watford Hill, and Sandy Bay.

In December, 1845, he became seriously ill, and was not expected to recover, but, by slow degrees, he gained sufficient strength to take a little exercise, and, at the recommendation of his medical attendant, he took a voyage to England. There, for a time, he seemed to gather strength, but the hopes then raised were quickly destroyed. The disease returned with new power, and Mr. Burchell's active and useful life came to a close on May 16, 1846, and in the 47th of his age. year

EBENEZER PHILLIPS.

MR. EBENEZER PHILLIPS was designated to missionary work on the 24th October, 1823, at Little Ailie Street, London. Mr. Irving read and prayed. The business of the evening was introduced by Mr. Dyer, the Secretary of the Society, who received from Mr. Phillips the replies to the questions usually proposed on these occa