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tears, the anxiety, the anguish of the mother, while she met the gaze of the multitude, eyed the different countenances of the bidders, or cast a heart-rending look upon the children; and the simplicity and touching sorrow of the poor young ones, while they clung to their distracted parent, wiping their eyes and half concealing their faces, contrasted with the marked indifference and. langhing countenances of the spectators, furnished a striking commentary on the miseries of Slavery, and its debasing effects While upon the hearts of its supporters. the woman was in this distressed situation, she was asked, 'Can you feed sheep?' Her reply was so indistinct that it escaped me; but it was probably in the negative, for her purchaser rejoined, in a loud and harsh voice, Then 1 will teach you with the

sjamboc,' a whip made of the rhinoceroshide. The mother and her three children were literally torn from each other."

AFFECTING EVENT.

Elizabeth Gardner, of Kendal, was born February 25th, 1819, and died December 29th, 1827. From her early infancy she was a child of a sweet and loving disposition, of a pious frame of mind, a lover of truth, and very dutiful and obedient to her parents and teachers. She was always patient under any affliction that might befall her; and often shewed her love to her Saviour. A few years since she had a small book given her by Mr. Woofe, a dear friend of her father's, which she took much pleasure in reading; and very few days passed without her repeating these words which were on the first page, "Suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of heaven." In the Autumn of 1827, she went on a visit to Skipton, in Yorkshire, where she remained till Christmas. The 28th of December was the day fixed for her return home, where she was very anxiously expected by her family, but particularly by her dear father, who had been confined to his bed a long time by a lingering illness. While her parents were thus looking towards the evening which was to bring their child to the arms of those she loved most on earth, the dear girl was as anxiously looking for the arrival of the coach which was to convey her home. But see the uncertainty of worldly prospects. Just as the coach drove up to the inn near. where she had been staying, her clothes

caught fire, and before it could be put out she was so severely burnt that it became impossible for her to be moved. And on the evening of the next day, with little pain she breathed her last, and was interred at Skipton, on the 1st of January, 1828.

These lines are on her tombstone in Skipton church-yard!:

Her days on earth, sweet child! were few,
They pass'd away like morning dew:
Take warning by her call in youth,
And early seek the God of truth.

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GOOD WORK AMONGST THE NEGROES
IN THE WEST INDIES.

Kingston, Jamaica, Sept. 3rd, 1827. The following interesting facts will convince you, that there is an increasing desire manifested to be able to read the word of God. Many of the children in my school, employ most of their evenings in going from house to house, to teach adults to read.

On making inquiry lately, I found more than thirty employed in this manner, one boy had seventeen scholars, another four, some six, others two or one: for this the adults pay five-pence or ten-pence per week, and some have already been taught to read their Bibles by these simple means.

Two aged Africans, one about seventy and the other about sixty, have been every day to the school yard, when well, for the last thirteen months, and sitting under one of the trees, have applied with earnestness to read. By continued application indeed by the children, they have at length accomplished their wishes, and I am sure your society will justify me in presenting each of them with one of the largest Testaments in their name, as they are very poor and cannot afford to buy one.

We have many adults in the Sabbath school. In the one at Port Royal seven men have been taught to read the New Testament, and when deprived of public wor ship, they meet in the chapel, to read the word of God, whilst others are gathered around to listen to the glad tidings it unfolds.

Some time back a poor grey headed old man, a slave, came to me and said he wanted à large Bible; for one man on the property could read: he said he had walked fifty miles, that he had no money now, but if I would trust him he would pay me. I gave him one of the largest, as he wanted large print. He returned in three months, and brought the full price, telling me that they had all made a collection, for it and that they met to read it every night. But I am thankful to add that your Bibles have been the means of more positive good; some time ago a young

man purchased a Bible, and by the reading of it was savingly led, I hope, to acknow ledge the truth; he now assembles his fellow-servants and reads to them from his Bible. Our heavenly Father has been pleased eminently to bless his exertions, three of his fellow-servants have given the most pleasing evidence of a change of heart, and all of them are now honourable members in our church.

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STORY OF THE BISHOP OF JAMAICA.

The following story was communicated to the committee of Negro Children Education Society, by the Bishop of Jamaica. A poor little Negro was employed to carry salt fish from the sea coast, into the country; and to meet half way another boy, who brought in return yams, (which are a kind of sweet potatoe) and other things. After having exchanged their loads, the boy from the coast, who was happy enough to have been taught to read, used to spend the night in teaching his companion.Miss. Register.

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