Extract of a Letter from Mr. Loveless to his Friends, dated Cape Town, Cape of Good Hope, April 25, 1805. We WE did not expect to touch at the Cape; but as our live stock and other provisions grew short, it was requisite to put in here for fresh supplies. Since we left Teneriff, we have been favoured with an opportunity of preaching to the crew on the deck every Sabbath. have distributed the Bibles and HymuBooks, and occasionally some Religi ous Tracts among them. It is a pleasing sight to see them sitting around us with their books in their hands, listening to the glad tidings of salvation, while sailing on the mighty ocean. that by the powerful influence of the Holy Spirit, the word may be made the power of God to their salvation! From the time we lost sight of the Canary Isles till we made the Cape, we saw neither ship nor island. You may jude therefore how gratifying it was once more to see land, after a passage of nine weeks. I was kindly received by Mr. Stockhorough, the President of the South African Missionary Society; at whose house I lodze during our stay. Here I had the happiness of meeting with dear Mr. Kicherer, and the other Missionaries who sailed from Holland: John the Hottentot, Martha, and Mary, are at a farm-house, about sixteen miles in the country, until Mr. Kicherer returns to Zak River. We found at the Cape many truly pious people, and many warm friends to the Missionary Canse; and though there are many enemies to it here, yet the gospel of Christ among the Heathen prospers. Mr. Kicherer and his fellow-labourers are going to their different stations in two or three weeks.Dr. Vanderkemp and Mr Read are well, as are also the other Missionaries at their different stations; one of whom, Mr. Kramer, from the Great Orange River, is now here on a visit. We have had an excursion into the country to Stellenbosch, about twenty miles N. W. of Cape Town, in company with Mr. Kicherer and other friends. We were drawn in a light waggon or caravan, by eight small horses; and were frequently employed in singing bynins, our friends in Dutch, and we in English. We staid at the house of a pious farmer, who treated rs with great affection and kindness.Here we met with the Missionary Bek kar; and rejoiced to learn from him that his labours are not in vain in the Lord. We had the pleasure of singing with the Hottentots that hymn, "Sal vation! O the joyful sound!" O how pleasant to unite with converted Heathens in the praises of Immanuel !— O that in Surat we may have the satisfaction of doing the same with converted Hindoos, Persees, and Mussulmea! AMERICA. [Extracted from the Assembly's Missionary Magazine, Philadelphia, June 1, 1805.] "AT the late session of the General Assembly, the Standing Committee of Missions made their Report, which contained sundry interesting articles of intelligence, and was accompanied with the Journals of most of the Missionaries who have been in the service of the Assembly during the last year. "In this Report it was stated, that the Missionaries have performed the services assigned them with diligence and fidelity; that, although their Journals mention no instances of extraordinary revivals of religion, yet they uniformly represent that the Missionaries were received in a friendly manner, and treated with respect; that their congregations were, in general, attentive; in some, great solemnity prevailed; and in a number of instauces, the word appeared to be accompanied with power. The Committee, upon the whole, were of the opinion, that the seed which has been sown is springing up; and that the prospect of a harvest is such as to encourage to continued diligence and more vigorous exertion. Parts of the Missionary Journals were then read. "The Committee informed the Assembly, that they have published a pamphlet, under the title of "Glad Tidings;"containing a narrative of the state of religion, and particularly of Missionary efforts for its advancement, which contains such information as they apprehend will be particularly grateful to the pious mind, and have a direct tendency to promote the Redeemer's interest in the world: also, that they have divided among the Presbyteries, within the bounds of the General Assembly, for the use of the poor, a quantity of religious and moral books and tracts, which the benevolence of individuals had, during the past year, committed to their care for gratuitous distribution; and that a part of these books have been presented to two female associations in Philadelphia, who have instituted a school for the educa tion of female children of the poor. "It was also stated to the Assembly that the Committee had endeavoured to RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE. establish an extensive correspondence with Missionary Societies in the United States and in Europe; and that from some of them they had received answers to their communications. Some of these answers are, one from the Missionary Society in London, and one from the Moravian Missionary Society at Bethlehem. "The Committee further reported, that they have received several smail donations for the support of Missions; and some assistance from the United States, and the Missionary Society of New Jersey, for the support of the Ineian School among the Cherokees, which has thus far surmounted the difficulties attending all new institutions of the kind, and will, perhaps, soon be firmly and prosperousty established. They also report that they had, agreeably to the directions of the Assembly, commenced the publication of a Magazine, which they flattered themselves would, under the Assembly's patronage and support, become so productive as to make a valuable addition to their funds for pious uses." MISSIONARY COLLECTIONS. Glasgow Committee of the Missionary Society in London Some Friends at Berwick upon Tweed A Bank Note, by an Anonymous Friend Rev. Mr. Hopkins and Congregation, Linton, Cambridgeshire ber. - HOME INTELLIGENCE. IRELAND. A CONSIDERABLE number of Bibles and Testaments are already received, in consequence of the Letter signed HIBERNICUS, inserted in a former NumWe trust that the liberality of the Religious Public will still be continued, as well in the country as in town. The donors may depend upon a faithful application of their truly Christian gifts. A man This the bodies were an hour before they The Ministers of the West Kent district, united for extending the preaching of the gospel, met at Chatham, April 9; where the business of the Association was transacted. Mr. Ralph, of Maidstone, preached from Deut. xxxiii. 3; Mr. Poppewell, of Marden, from 2 Cor. iv. 7; and Mr. Kent, of Gravesend, from 1 Cor. ii. 12. — The next Meeting to be at Maidstone, on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Mr. Knott is appointed to preach in the evening; or, on his failure, Mr. Drew. Some time ago, a number of persons went on a fishing-party, in the neighbourhood of Coventry; and having for some time tried the canal, observed a pit within a few yards of it. passing by was asked, Whether there was any fish in the pit? to which he replied in the affirmative. He was then asked, Whether he had ever been in it ? 66 Yes; I He imprudently answered, bave been at the bottom many a time" (meaning when he was employed to get stone out of it.) One of the men then said, 'I will be at the bottom too;' and being naked, except a wag goner's frock, plunged in. The man not rising, the rest were alarmed; and The North Wilts Religious Society exclaimed, "He is not come up again!" A youth, about twenty-three years of held their Fifth Quarterly Meeting at Mr. Barclay, of age, the only son of a respectable Swindon, June 27. tradesman of this city, directly took off Malmsbury, preached in the morning; Mr. Frome (at present supplying Farhis coat, waistcoat, and hat; and after ringdon) in the afternoon; Mr. Clift in wimming across the canal, being on the evening. - According to an invathe opposite side to the pit, said,' He shall not perish ;" and leaped in with ariable rule, the business of the Society was transacted in the afternoon; but desiga to recover his companion. He also perished in the attempt; and as that time not being sufficient, the even 30 ing and the next morning were employed in considering the best weans of promoting its interest. It afforded the Members great pleasure to observe, that, with financds too inconsiderable to be mentioned, they had accomplished every objec. of their original plan; and hope to be able, at heir next Meeting, Tuesday, October 8, at Mr. Barclay's, Maisbury, to lay before their friends a pleasing account of their proceedings. on This July 21. A chapel was re-opened at Lewes, in Sussex: on which cea three serions were preached by the Rev. G. Wite. The congregations were numeron. and attentive. chapel was built about thirty years ago, and supplied by a successio of Ministers in the late Countess of Huntingdon's connection; at which time their preaching,vel a blessing to many. For some years past it 5 been occupied by Mr. Jenkin., of Lewes, who has lately left it, in consequence of Trustees interesting emselves he business, and who are determined to keep it open according to their original design. .e Aug. 1. A small peat chapel was opened at Chinnor, in Oxfordshire. In the forenoon Mr. Lovegrove, of Wallingford, preached on the Love of God; and in the afternoon, Mr. Cook, of Maidenhead, from Psaim lii. 8. Mess. Scott, of Woburn; Edwards, of Marlow; Davis, of Waddesdon Hill; Evans, of Goring; and Paul, minister of the place, engaged in the other services of the day. The cause of God at Chinnor began under the ministry of Mess. Whitefield, Cenneck, &c. and has been preserved in unity ever since; but till now, the people could never obtain a convement place of worship. Aug. 14. Mr. Phillips (late of Bermondsey) was set apart to the pastoral ofce of the particular Baptist church, New Hall Street, Birmingham. Mr. Burford, of Tamworth, began the service with reading, &c.; Mr. L. Butterworth, of Evesham, described the nature of a gospel church, asked the questions, &c.; Mr. Upton, of London, offered up the ordination-prayer, and gave the charge from 1 Thes. ii. 3, 4; Bir. Keeble, of London, preached to the people from 1 Cor, xvi. 13, 14. Mr. Up'on, preached in the evening, from I's. cxxxvii. 5, 6. The Northern Evangelical Missionary Society held their Eighth Annual Meeting at Broughton, in Cumberland, Aug. 14. Mr. Stillman preached on the preceding evening from Ps, 1, 6. On Wednesday morning Mr. Hill and Mr. Kay preached: the former from Markvi. 20.; the latter from Jude 3. In the evening Mr. Carnson and Mr. Whitfield preached: the former from John vi. 7.; the latter from Acts iii. 19. During the interval, several other brethren were en aged in prayer. Their next Annual Meeting is to be held on the second Wednesday in Aug. 1806, at Parkhead, in Cumberland. Messrs. Peel and Ruston to preach. Aug. 20th, was re-opened for divine worship, he Independent Meetinghouse at Tetbury, Gloucestershire, after having undergone a thorough repair. In the morning, Mr. Pain, of Forest Greea, engaged in prayer; and Mr. Thomas, of Cam, preached from 1 John ii. 3. In the afternoon, Mr. Harrics, of Stroud, led the devotional part of the worship; Mr. Lewis, of Wotton Underedge, preached from 1. b. ii. 1; and Mr. Flint, of Uley, concluded. In the evening, Mr. Jeary, of Rodborough, prayed; and Mr. Bennet, of Dursley, preache' Trom Phit, iii. 9. The interest 1st in this place, from a viety of causes, had been reduced to a very low state, and the meeting-house rendered unfit for divine worship; but by the exertions of Mr. Davis, he present Minister, in obtaining pecary assistance from the benevolent public, the ediüce is formed into a commodious place of worship. Aug. 25. A new and neat chapel was opened at Hastings, in Sussex, a town in which the preaching of the gospel was much needed. Mr. Burder, of Fetter Lane, London, preached in the morning and evening; Mr. Thomas, of Lothbury, London, who had last summer preached several Sabbaths at Hastings, and whose labours happily proved introductory to the erection of a chapel, preached in the afternoon, and several succeeding Sabbaths. A worthy gentleman of London, who resided at Hastings a few weeks, after Mr. Thomas had been preaching there last August, perceiving how much a chapel was needed, generously offered 200l. towards it; and afterwards, two other gentlemen 50. each in consequence of which the building was erected. As the town is much frequented for bathing, and a great number of the inhabitants have long been immersed in Heathenish ignorance, it is earnestly to be wished that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified in the salvation of many souls. It is somewhat singular, that this chapel, which is formed chledy of timber, was framed in London; and conveyed to Hastings by sea, in a vessel hired for that parpose. -At the close of the evening-service, a number of Tracts were given away at the doors, explaining the great doctrines of the gospel; by which means all the inhabitants may have an opportunity of knowing for what purpose the chapel was erected. Were this method generally adopted in new places, many misapprehensions might be prevented, many prejudices obviated, and much information communicated. From the numerous list of the Religions Tract Society, many suitable papers for such a purpose may be selected. Sept. 4. The Ministers of the Lincoln Association met at Great Grimsby. On the preceding evening, Mr. Norris delivered a discourse from Mat. xxv. 23. Wednesday morning the ministers met for prayer, &c. Mr. Bean preached from Luke xii. 34. The ordinance of the Lord's Supper was administered; and it was a time of refreshment from the presence of the Lord. In the afternoon, Mr. Hobson preached from 1 Cor. v. 7; Mr. Norris concluded. The ministers then retired for conference; when it was resolved, That the next Meeting of this Association shall be held at Huttoft, on the last Wednesday in April, 1806, at Mr. White's. Mr. White preached in the evening, from Ps. lxxxix. 15; Mr. Clark from Isa. ii. 3; Mess. Richards, Clark, Hobson, Norris, engaged in the devotional parts of the several services; and Mr. Smelle concluded with a short address and prayer. = DAY OF THANKSGIVING FOR THE HARVEST, Rev. Sir, To the Editor. AMONG many excellent observances which the early Protestant Nonconformists in this country were in the practice of attending to, that of Supplication in Spring, and Thanksgiving after Harvest, was one peculiarly laudable. It was the custom of the congregations in general, at those periods, to set apart solemn days for public prayer and praise. How much is it to be lamented, that this practice should have become, in any place, or in any degree, obsolete!--As your valuable Magazine, Sir, has been the instrument of great benefit to the followers of Christ, in a variety of important respects, Would it not be an object worthy of your attention, to invite the people of God, throughout the land, to unite in a general Concert of holy Thanksgiving for the uncommon mercy at this moment experienced, of a Harvest rich and abundant beyond the example of many former years? The propriety of thus spending a day must be obvious to any reflecting Christian. In this way did God command his ancient people to honour him; and why should we, under the brighter dispensation of the Messiah's reign, be strangers to so delightful a service, to which every motive of gratitude, duty, love, and interest so loudly invites us? You As it is now too late for a co-operation of ministers, throughout the United Kingdom, to be effected for the purpose of fixing on a day, there seems to be no method so expedient as for you to nominate a day in the approaching month; and to invite the congregations of Christians of all denominations, to unite in its observance. are, therefore, earnestly desired to do this, for the honour of an all-gracious and prayer-hearing God, and for the edification of thousands of his people. Surely, the present is an occasion of most singular public mercy. The dread of invasion from a cruel and unprincipled enemy is suddenly and wonderfully turned away; and Plenty, in a remarkable exuberance, has crowned our isle. "O that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!" In the hope of your compliance with this request, and that you will thereby attract the thanks of innumerable grateful hearts, 1 am, dear Sir, yours AGRICOLA. Sept. 28, 1805. THE Editor returns thanks to Agricola for the pious proposal of a day of Thanksgiving; but feels himself obliged to decline the mention of a particular day. Many congregations in the country continue to observe a day of prayer in the Spring, and of thanksgiving in the Autumn; the latter, he believes, generally in the month of October, Were all the congregations to unite in the observance of a specific day, it would, doubtless, be very gra tifying to serious minds; but this is now impracticable. The essential object of Agricola's request inay nevertheless be obtained by the publication of his letter; and by thus inviting all Evangelical 'Ministers and Congrega tions to set apart a day, according to their convenience, each for themselves, and to observe it as a season of holy rejoicing and thanksgiving. July 30. The Trustees of this Magazine met for the Distribution of the Profits. ditto Dr. Ryland 5 ditto ditto S. G. A. Fuiler R. Hill List of Lectures in and near London for October. 1. Tu. M. Broad Str. Mr. Clayton. 3. Th. Ev. Fetter Lane, Mr. Burder, 20. LORD'S DAY Ev. Broad Str. Mr. 24. Er. Fetter Lane, Mr. Hughes. — The Superiority of Christi anity to Judaism. 27. LORD'S DAY Ev. Broad Str. Mr. MINISTERS SUPPLYING AT The Tabernacle and Tottenham, Mr. |