ON MIXED MARRIAGES.

To the Editor of the Baptist Magazine. MY DEAR SIR,-I heartily thank you for inserting my query and the replies which it has drawn forth, as well as your correspondents for readily contributing to assist me out of a difficulty from which my mind is not entirely extricated as yet.

I cast myself on your forbearance by soliciting a corner in your magazine once more, as well as the favour of a reply from some friend and its kind insertion.

In carrying out the decided opinion of three of the respondents, by bearing a practical protest on the day of marriage, religiously and socially, am I not bound consistently to perpetuate the protest, during the remnant of their days, so to abstain from recognizing the marriage union in all the civilities of life, as well as refusing to associate with them on any occasion as husband and wife? If so it appears to me my pastoral visits must terminate as well as others of a friendly character, which must end in a breach, it may be a division in the church, or even a separation where a cause is small and dependent on a few-between pastor and people? If it does not involve this, and the marriage-day protest is to terminate all tokens of pastoral disapprobation, I can see no reason why it should not close with the previous public testimony against such unions, and the private rebuke.

Consistency of action is what I desire, based on right principles.

Hoping this expression of difficulties, and the rendering of aid by correspondents and yourself, will be for the good of the church of Christ,

We do not know any church that withholds from its female members the right of voting at meetings held for the transaction of business. That there have been such formerly we are aware, and some of them have received the due reward of their folly and injustice in ways that ought to deter all others from adherence to their left-handed policy. It appears, however, from the testimony of a lady, whose communication we have inserted, that there is a church somewhere or other, to which she belongs, still pursuing this course; and we have given publicity to her letter, in the hope that the attention of that church may be drawn to the subject, and that it may seriously review its practice.

Some of our readers have probably observed, that this year neither the February nor the March number of the Eclectic Review has been mentioned, as usual, in our list. of Recent Publications Approved. The fact is that we saw in them enough to lead us to question whether under the new regime the tone of the publication would harmonize with our principles; while justice to the various parties concerned seemed to require that we should abstain from the public expression of any opinion till further evidence was before us. Dr. Price has now announced, however, that facts have come to his knowledge which show that Mr. Linwood, to whom he had assigned the work, is not likely to command the confidence of its friends, and that, in accordance with his advice, Mr. Linwood has agreed to re-transfer to him the copyright. The number for May will therefore come out under the superintendence of Dr. Price.

The pastor of the baptist church at Oxford requests us to caution our readers respecting a Jew named Morris, who has represented himself in various quarters as a member of that church, which he never has been. Assistance was given him at Oxford in the unexceptionable form of procuring for him employment at his trade; but this he voluntarily relinquished, leaving an unfavourable impression on the minds of his benefactors.

Dr. Murch begs his correspondents, especially those to whom he is not personally known, to notice that his address is, No. 57, Their rememTorrington Square, London. brance of this request will prevent needless expense and delay in replying to their letters.

Some of the ministers in Northamptonshire are making laudable exertions to obtain assistance for the Rev. T. Ragsdell of Wood

ford, whom it has been found necessary to place temporarily in an asylum. His name has long been known in the churches, and his afflictions have accumulated upon him in his latter days very painfully.

In the haste in which periodicals are stitched up at the end of the month, it sometimes happens that half a sheet is omitted in a copy, and a duplicate of another half sheet inserted in its place. This is an evil that cannot be prevented, though it is very annoying to the purchaser. The course which he should adopt on such an occasion is to send the defective copy to the publishers, who will give a complete copy in exchange. Respectable publishers will not refuse to do this on personal application, or it may be effected regularly through the bookseller by whom the number was furnished.

The bishop of Exeter has displayed, within the last few days, a degree of heroism for which some persons had not given him credit. The decision of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council being against him and in favour of Mr. Gorham, it has been asked— What will the bishop do? Will he succumb, or will he throw up his emoluments and dignities in disgust? He has put an end to all speculation, by publishing a letter addressed to the archbishop of Canterbury, written in a style which, had it been the production of a dissenter, would have been denominated insolent. He declares that "very serious doubts have been raised in the minds of many whether the church, if she continued passive under this judgment, would not forfeit her claim to be a portion of the church of Christ?" He announces, however, his own resolution. It is taken. It is avowed. It is apparently unalterable. So far is he from intending to abandon the church in this season of difficulty, that he implores all with whom his opinion can avail, "to cling more closely, more faithfully, more lovingly to her, in this her hour of affliction." To the archbishop himself he gives his best counsel, which will certainly produce some noticeable results, if he can but induce that dignitary to follow it, saying, "We will not cast away the hope that your grace will even yet not desert us. Call together your com-provincial bishops; invite them to declare what is the faith of the church on the articles impugned in this judgment. This, permit me to say, is the best, perhaps the only safe course you can take." If Dr. Charles Bird Sumner can read this advice without laughing, he must be a very grave man indeed.

The following is, we believe, a correct list of the arrangements made for the Annual Mectings in April, as far as they are at present completed.

Thursday, April 18th.

Prayer Meeting in the Library at the Mission House, 33, Moorgate Street, at eleven in the forenoon.

Sermon on behalf of the Baptist Missionary Society, by the Rev. F. Tucker, B. A. of Manchester, in Surrey Chapel; service to commence at half past six.

Friday, April 19th.

The thirty-eighth annual session of the Baptist Union to commence at ten o'clock, when the Rev. B. Godwin, D.D. will deliver an Address on the present Position and Duties of the Baptist Denomination. A general attendance of Christian friends is invited to the service, after which the business of the Union will be transacted.

Sermon on behalf of the Baptist Irish Society, by the Rev. W. G. Lewis of Cheltenham, in the Weigh House Chapel, Fish Street Hill; service to commence at seven.

Lord's Day, April 21st.

Sermons and collections for the Baptist Missionary Society, at the baptist places of worship generally throughout the metropolis and its environs.

Monday, April 22nd.

Meeting of members and ministerial supporters of the Baptist Irish Society in the Mission House at eleven.

Annual Meeting of the Baptist Home Missionary Society, in Finsbury Chapel. The chair to be taken at half past six, by W. H. Bond, Esq.

We have just returned from Cameroons, and find a vessel sailing for Liverpool, I hasten therefore to scribble a line, for I know not of any other vessel to sail from these parts for some time to come. I shall only be able to speak of the labours of the week that has just closed.

Voyage.

Last Monday, at five in the morning, I left Clarence with my wife and Miss Vitou, in the "Dove." At eight o'clock at night we reached Bimbia. At eleven next morning we left that place, being joined by Mr. Newbegin and his wife. Light winds kept us outside during the day till near three, when the approaching tornado gave sufficient notice to secure all the sails, and drop anchor. It was soon over, and in half an hour after we set all sails, to use a strong breeze from the north, and we had good hope of anchoring at Cameroons that night. While the last sail was being set, our fore top mast gave way, and brought down our top-sail and topgallant-sails. The jib-boom was also sprung, and we were obliged to lower the sail. Thus disabled we made a slow progress, and night came on before we had well cleared all the wreck. We were then obliged to anchor outside, and wait for the morning tide. Daybreak on Wednesday we took our anchor, but were all day getting up the river. At six o'clock we anchored off Bethel. Here we found Johnson and family well; and at eight o'clock we held a prayer meeting with the brethren there, and a goodly company of Duallas.

First Baptism.

At four o'clock next morning we met a large company of Duallas for prayer. This meeting continued till six. On account of the tide, we deferred our next service till eleven o'clock, when we met again in the chapel. Sang and read in Dualla. Mr. Newbegin then explained the chapter I had read, through an interpreter, after which I addressed the congregation in Dualla, and explained the object of our meeting, showed from the scriptures the command of Jesus to disciple all nations and then baptize; that this is enforced by the example of Jesus and the practice of the apostles; then exhorted the inquirer to a steadfast adherence to the

words of our Lord and the path of righteousness. We closed with singing and prayer, and then went down to the beach. Another Dualla hymn was followed by an address to the candidate. I then baptized this, our first convert, in the waters of Cameroons. Oh, that this small beginning may be speedily succeeded by the ingathering of a mighty host to the Lord our God! The spectators of this (to them) novel scene were very attentive; silence and order were observed by all. Deep seriousness and anxiety was on the face of many. Mr. Newbegin closed with prayer.

Formation of the Church.

At three we again assembled; brother Newbegin read and prayed, I then stated our object in meeting, read the dimission of Horton Johnson and wife from the church at Clarence, of myself and wife, received Smith, the baptized convert, into our number, and then explained the nature and objects of a Christian church, and closed by reading our constitution, signed by all the five members. Mr. Newbegin then read a requisition of this infant church to me to become its pastor. This I accepted, and in the name of the others, called on Johnson to be the deacon.

Brother Newbegin then preached to us, and our long service was closed by the administration of the Lord's supper.

Oh,

Thus, dear sir, I have lived to witness what I have long desired intensely, the beginning of a good work at Cameroons, and the formation of a Christian church. that I may yet see it increased to a thousand souls. And I do hope, for the Spirit of God is doing a large work there. More than twenty inquirers are hanging on my heart and lips with marks of deepest solicitude. The ferocious, demoniacal features are assuming the softness of children, and those who a little time since sought my life, are saying to me, "What shall I do to be saved?" I cannot describe my feelings when I see and hear what I would record if I had but time. Dear sir, pray for us, and rejoice with us too.

The chapel I put up last year is too small. I built it for 200, but the last sabbath I was there (viz., October 14th) nearly 300 were crowded into it, and every morning and

It was with feelings of unfeigned regret that the baptist church at this station, and the community at large, viewed the departure of the Rev. J. Makepeace from Saugor on the 19th ultimo, more especially at a time when so much good was being effected. He was very highly esteemed by all on account of his zeal for God, his humility and very exemplary Christian conduct, every body showing him acts of kindness up to the moment of his departure, proving thereby that they appreciated his services in the cause of his blessed Master, and commiserated his afflictions. He was obliged, at the recommendation of his medical adviser, to quit his field of labour, from severe indisposition, brought on by excessive exertions for the good of the souls of his fellow creatures, and to return to England to seek, under the divine blessing, a restoration to health. Go where he may he carries with him the good wishes of the baptist church planted here, and of all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance, it will not be too much to add of the station generally. The church will not cease to pray for his prosperity, remembering the words of the apostle Paul to the Thessalonians and Hebrews, "Pray for us," that the blessing of heaven may rest upon himself and his family, and that he may be brought back to us perfectly restored to his former health and vigour, to prosecute his labours in this land of idolatry.

His labours.

His labours here were incessant, the whole weight of the mission resting upon him, viz., keeping a private school for the support of the native Christians (the boys who attended feel and lament his leaving; one of them said to a person on the eve of Mr. Makepeace's departure, "I am sorry that Mr. Makepeace is going away, for I will lose a good master in him. I would gladly accompany him if my father would allow me,") watching over the members of the church, having stated preachings for the Europeans and natives, studying and preparing his subjects for the purpose, with various other duties, which were evidently too much for him, he being alone. He was also a workman that needed not to be ashamed, who was spending his strength in his Master's cause; but thanks to the Giver of all grace, he did not spend his strength for nought, neither was his labour in vain. No, his labours were blessed by him whose glory he sought; he was the happy instrument in his hands of doing much good, in warning sinners of the evil of their ways, and leading many who were dead in trespasses and sins, living without God and without hope in the world, to Jesus the only refuge of poor miserable sinners, as well as the only hope set before them in the gospel. Many have found pardon, peace, and reconciliation with