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COLUMBIAN COLLEGE At Washington, United States.

THE following Testimonial concerning this new Institution we take pleasure in publishing. It is from the Professors of the Congregational Theological Seminary at Andover, Massachusets; the most respectable seminary of the kind in New England, and which has raised up many useful pastors of churches, and many faithful missionaries for the heathen.

"THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, Andover, Sept. 25, 1821. "To the friends of learning and religion we beg leave to say, that we have considered the establishment of the Columbian College in the District of Columbia as an event of great importance, and as likely to be of extensive and lasting utility to the best interests of man. We entertain a high respect for the President of the College, and for those generally who are its guardians and supporters. With the young gentlemen who have been appointed as Professors, we have had opportunity to become particularly and very intimately acquainted; and we are happy in being able to say, that we have formed an opinion altogether in their favour; that we think their appointment to these offices very ju

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dicious; and that we feel great satisfaction as to their talents and their li terary acquisitions, the soundness of their religious opinions, their sincere attachment to the cause of Christ, and their disposition to discharge, with diligence and fidelity, the arduous duties of the stations to which they are called. It is our earnest desire that this infant but promising Institution may enjoy extensive and liberal patronage, and may soon be furnished with a library and funds adequate to its objects as a Seminary of learning and piety! and above all, that it may enjoy the favour of him, whose blessing gives success to every great and good design.

E. PORTER,
LEONARD WOODS,
MOSES STUART."

We cordially wish success to this Institution, which is rising, under the direction of wise and good men, near the Metropolis of the United States; as it promises to have a most important bearing, not only upon the interests of useful learning, but upon Missions and the cause of Christianity in general. Most of the Baptist Ministers of London and its vicinity having been consulted on this subject by Professor Woods, they have expressed their opinion of the importance of this Institution, as calculated to promote great good in the Western He

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misphere: and they hope that their friends generally will give it all the aid in their power. It is also to be hoped and expected, that Christians of different denominations, and all the friends of literature, will regard this object with a favourable eye, and will aid it, as they have opportunity, on account of the liberal basis on which it is founded; as its proposed advantages are not restricted to any particular class of Christians.

* Donations of money or books sent to Professor Woods, for the use of the College, may be addressed to the care of the Rev. Dr. Rippon, Dover Place, near Greenwich Road; the Rev. Joseph Ivimey, 20, Harpur-street; and the Rev. Mr. Dyer, at the Missionary Rooms, 9, Wardrobe Place, Doctors' Commons.

ORDINATIONS, &c.

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course, explained, in a very lucid manner, the nature of a gospel church. After which, a brief statement was given of the principal occurrences which had issued in the present union: when the members of the church publicly recognized their choice of Mr. Wayland to be their pastor, and he signified his acceptance of it in the same manner. Mr. Wayland having made a declaration of his religious sentiments, the ordination prayer was offered up by the Rev. John Thoms of Chard; after which an affectionate and solemn charge was delivered by Dr. Newman of Stepney; and the Rev. John Gleed, Independent minister at Lyme, concluded in prayer. The congregation assembled again in the evening at a quarter past six o'clock: the Rev. Mr. Hann commenced with reading and prayer; the Rev. Thos. Griffin addressed an appropriate and impressive discourse to the people; and the Rev. Benjamin Jeans (Independent minister at Charmouth,) concluded. The congregations were large,

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very attentive.

August 11, Messrs. Salier and Gibbs were set apart to the pastoral office over the church of Christ meeting in the Free Chapel, LOWER CHAPMAN-STREET, St. George's East. May 23, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE At nine a prayer meeting was held to ASSOCIATION at Chesham. Moimplore the Divine blessing on the derator, Rev. B. Godwin. Sermons services of the day. At eleven public by Messrs. Clarabut (Micah iv. 1—4), worship commenced with reading of Hunt (1 Thess. ii. 13), and West (John the scriptures, prayer, &c. when Mr. xiv. 23). Devotional services by Messrs. Gibbs preached from 2 Cor. iv. 7; Mr. Tyler, Copley, Ivimey, Dolling, Hall Curley, a deacon of the Rev. Mr. Stur- of Chesham (Independent), and Terry. tevant, Hare-street, read Ephesians 12 Churches; 1056 Members; Increase iv. and prayed; the Rev. Mr. Saunders 24. The Circular Letter, On the Imof Mile-end-road delivered the intro-portance of Personal Religion to our ductory discourse, and put the usual Usefulness in the Cause of Christ. Next Association at New-Mill, May 28, 1823.

questions to the ministers and the church, and received Messrs. Salier and Gibbs's confession of faith; concluding in prayer. The Rev. Mr. Sturtevant of Hare-street Meeting delivered a charge from Coloss. iv. 17; and Mr. Eleback of Virginia-row Chapel concluded with a prayer for pastors and people. In the evening Mr. Salier preached from John iii. 16. The services of the day were concluded with the Lord's Supper. O Lord, send now prosperity!

August 15, the Rev. Abraham Way land, lately a student at Stepney, was set apart to the pastoral office over the Particular Baptist Church at LYME REGIS, Dorset. The Rev. Thomas Griffin of London (Mr. Wayland's pastor) began with reading and prayer; the Rev. William Hawkins of Weymouth, in an introductory dis

May 29, 30, WESTERN ASSOCIATION at Plymouth Dock. Moderator, Rev. T. S. Crisp. Sermons by Mr. Clark of Truro (1 Thess. v. 25), Mr. Saffery (1 Cor. xii. 7), and Dr. Ryland (John xiv. 22). Devotional services by Messrs. Sprague, Singleton, Humphrey of Collumpton, Nicholson, J. Dore, Fry of Hatch, Willy, and Lush of Honiton. The Rev. Mr. Doney, minister at the Tabernacle, Plymouth, closed the service. 78 Churches; about 7000 Members; Increase 206. One of the Resolutions, founded on "the inconveniences attending the extent of this Association, and the advantages resulting from a more local union," was, "That it be submitted to the consideration of the churches, and be determined at the next Asso

eiation, whether the present connex- | pastor from 1 Tim. vi. 11; and Mr. ion shall be continued; and whether, Wiffin of Thame (Independent) conin the event of its dissolution, there cluded. Afternoon, Mr. Walker of shall be two, or three Associations: Quainton prayed; Mr. Terry preached also, how they shall be designated, to the church from 1 Thess. v. 12, 13; and how other circumstances shall be and Mr. Tyler concluded. Judging adjusted." The next Association at from the appearance of things on this Chard, Whit Wednesday and Thurs- interesting occasion, we hope to see a day, 1823. great revival of zeal and practical piety.

BETHEL UNION.

THIS Society has in part held its Anniversary Meeting at the close of the preceding month, and will continue to hold it in the early part of the present. Its object is the promotion of religion and morality among British Soldiers, British and Foreign Seamen, and Thames Rivermen, and Bargemen on Canals and Rivers. The mass of valuable information is such as, it is believed, has not been exceeded by that of any other infant Society. Its friends are earnestly requested to continue their attendance. Right Honourable Lord Gambier in the chair. Place, the London Tavern.

July 17, the Baptist Church at HAMSTERLEY having become destitute by the death of the Rev. Charles Whitfield, Mr. David Douglas (late a student at Bradford Academy) was solemnly designated to the pastoral office. Mr. Sample of Newcastle com. menced with reading the scriptures and prayer; Mr. Pengilly stated the nature of a Christian church, asked the usual questions, and received Mr. Douglas's replies, together with a confession of faith; Dr. Steadman (Mr. D.'s tutor) offered the ordination prayer, accompanied by imposition of hands; Mr. Anderson of Edinburgh (Mr. D.'s pastor) delivered the charge founded on 2 Tim. iv. 1, 2; and Mr. Ivey of Barnard Castle concluded. In the afternoon Mr. Pratman of Barnard Castle read the scriptures and prayed; Dr. Steadman addressed the church from 2 Cor. iv. 7; and Mr. Anderson. concluded the interesting services of this ordination.

SEVERAL ministers, and Christian friends, who do not reside in the Isle of Wight, having, at the ordination of Mr. FRANKS in November last, expressed their wish for an Annual Meeting commemorative of his settlement, it was suggested that an earlier period than November would be desirable. Aug. 27, at the opening of the chaAn Anniversary Meeting was there- pel for the use of "The Good Sama fore held August 21, when Messrs. ritan Itinerant Society," at BANDraper, Russell, and Saffery, preach- STEAD, Surry, sixteen miles from ed from 2 Thess. v. 9, 10. 2 John 8. London, Messrs. Stodhart and Chin John vii. 37-39. Messrs. Clay, Saf- preached from 1 Cor. iii. 11, and Isa. fery, Tilly, Neave, Headdon, Mile- liv. 5, and Messrs. Phillemore and ham, J. Hinton, Wheeler (Methodist), Bolton prayed. This village was des and Griffiths (lately one of our Mis-titute of the gospel till little more than sionaries at Ceylon, and now supply- twelve months ago; but upon its ining the church recently formed at Win- troduction, the room was so crowded, chester), conducted the devotional whilst numbers could not gain admitparts of the services, which were very tance, that it was thought proper to interesting, and reminded those who erect the above place. were assembled of the animated exclamation of David, Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!

May 29, the Rev. W. Hopcraft was ordained over the Baptist Church at LONG CRENDON, Bucks. Mr. Crook read the scriptures and prayed; Mr. Tyler stated the leading principles of dissent, and asked the usual questions; Mr. Williams offered the ordination prayer, and addressed the

Immediately will be taken down, to widen the approach to Southwark Bridge, the Three Cranes Meetinghouse, where formerly preached Messrs. Thomas Vincent, Thomas Gouge, Thomas Ridgley, D. D. John Hurrion, jun. Samuel Parsons, John Hill, Samuel Pike, Thomas Vincent, and Thomas Davies. Mr. Heap's Congre gation will remove to the Meetinghouse of Dr. Watts, in Bury-street,' St. Mary Axe.

Hymns sung April 8, 1822, at the Hull Sunday School Union:

The last three composed by Mrs. ANNE GILBERT.

HYMN I. Gabriel. C. M.

Irish Chronicle.