How greatly should we rejoice to hear that the Spirit of God is poured out on the numerous Seminaries in England, wherein so many young

Five thousand copies of the Scriptures we believe, would not more than supply the destitute.

Louisiana.

ladies are receiving useful accom plishments for future life! And may we not hope that, at least, in those schools which are under the direction of pious matrons, the earnest desire of their souls will follow the perusal

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In West Florida, the attention of some of the inhabitants was not long since called to the subject of religion. Many of them solicit for Bibles, whenever there is a prospect that they can be supplied, which is very rare. There are some American families, in this part of our country, who never saw a Bible, nor heard of Jesus Christ,

New Orleans contains probably 30,000, inhabitants, as many as 12,000 of whom are blacks. More than half the white inhabitants are Frenchmen; the remainder are Americans.

The Louisiana Bible Society was established at New Orleans, more than two years since. Already has this Society, done much to promote the interests of religion. Has aided in distributing 300 English Bibles, and it has given out near 3,000 French New Testaments. But still this Society needs the fostering care and the active services of some Missionary man, It is a fact that ought not to be forgotten, that so lately as last March, a Bible in any language could not he found, for sale or to be given away, in New Orleans; and yet eight thousand Bibles would not supply the destitute in this State.

may enjoy the satisfaction of perceiving a concern for religion in their respective charges! May we not also indulge a hope, that some of those young ladies, to whom this information is communicated, may be induced to choose, with an honoured female of old, that good part which shall never be taken away from them!'

FRENCH FANATICISM.

THE Ceremonies of the Last Supper being too painful for his Majesty, whe would have been obliged to remain long standing, it was Monsieur who filled the place of the King in this act of piety, practized by our Monarchs, from time immemorial, on Holy Thurs day. 13 children of poor but honest parents were admitted to the honour of representing the Apostles. They were all in red tunics, and placed on benches sufficiently raised to enable the Prince, without stooping, to wash their feet, wipe them, and kiss them. Every child received from the hands of Monsieur a loaf, a small cruse of wine, 18 plates, and 13 five-franc pieces. The Dukes D'Angouleme and Berri performed the functions of waiters, and brought the bread, the wine, and the meats. AH these ceremonies were gone through with a piety and collectedness worthy the descendants of St. Louis, Times, April 17.

DUBLIN.

ON Sunday, Nov. 19, 1815, the old theatre in Peter Street, having undergone a thorough repair, was opened for the worship of God, and the preaching of his everlasting gospel, After the prayers of the Established Church were read, by the Rev. G. White, A. B,

(Chaplain to Lord Viscount Lorton) assisted by the Rev. J. Jenkins, A. B. one of the Curates of St. Mark's, the Rev. J. Crosthwaite, A. M. delivered a most impressive discourse, from Matt. vi. 10, Thy kingdom come. Mr. C.

shewed the depravity of human nature, and the necessity of a change by grace, before we can be admitted into the mansions of blessedness, and the glory of that church wherein this spiritual building is carried ou.

After the sermon a collection was made, amounting to upwards of £200, towards defraying the expences of this spacious and commodious building. The Right Hon. the Lord Mayor and Sheriffs, the Earl of Charlemont, Earl of Earne, Sir Cape Molyneux, bart. Sir W. Stamer, bart. &c. attended as collectors. Notwithstanding the place is calculated to seat conveniently upwards of 1500 persons, it was crowded with serious and attentive hearers; amongst whom were many of the nobility and gentry, who appeared to receive the word of God with gladness. This temple of profaneness' has been dedicated to Jehovah Jesus, the great Shepherd and Head of his church and people. It is opened for preaching the doctrines contained in the Articles of the church of England. May this Luz be henceforth a BETHEL ; a house for the mighty God of Jacob * ! extensive concern adjoining the chapel (formerly the mansion-house of the Molyneux family) has been presented to the trustees by Sir Capel Molyneux, for the establishment of an Asylum for poor blind females, on a plan similar to those in London, Liverpool, Bristol, and other places. The Rev. John Crosthwaite has been appointed Chap lain. The Chapel and Asylum are under the government of the Patroness Lady Molyneux, and five Trustees, men of known piety and integrity; in consequence of which a gospel ministry will, in future, be secured to that part of the city.

Gen. xxviii. 19.

KILKENNY.

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October 17. The Kilkenny branch of the Hibernian Bible Society, held their Anniversary at the court-house of Kilkenny. The meeting was most numerous and respectable, and the subscriptions great in proportion. The Earl of Desart having been called to the chair, the Rev. Peter Roe, Sec. to the Committee, read the report.

A letter was received from an anony mous friend, who says, 'The inclosed half-crown was earned by a young girl with her own hand, who requests of Mr. Roe to cast it into the treasury of the Bible Society. True, it is a trifle; but he who accepts the widow's mite, will not, she trusts, reject the scanty offering. Several Resolutions were

moved and seconded at considerable length, and with great cloquence, by the Rev. Dr. Pack, Dr. Butler; Messrs. Roberts, Hamilton, Shaw, Townshead, &c. R. Lanigan, Esq. S. Matthews, Esq. Major Kingsmill, &c.

IRISH EVANGELICAL SOCIETY.

The importance of The Irish Evangelical Society, and the extraordinary disposition of the Irish to receive the preachers whom it employs, will be evident from the following interesting account.

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Sligo, March 15.

MR. Urwick has returned; like

Abraham, he went out not knowing whither he went. He procured from a gentleman who heard him at Boyle, a letter of introduction to some person him. However, he got some way or other an introduction to the Sheriff, who readily granted him the courthouse, where he preached on Wednesday evening, to about 300 respectable and very attentive hearers. He did not give out preaching when he dismissed the people; but before they dispersed, the Sheriff stepped up to the bench, thanked him for his sermon, and requested him to preach the next evening. Mr. U. complied, and notwithstanding an alarm that the prisoners had set fire to the prison, and were escaping, which caused the Sheriff to assemble the military by beat of drum just at the time of meeting, he had as many hearers as before; and the Sheriff himself returned as the text was being given out. He announced preaching for another time; and when he returned to Sligo, and called at the coach-office to pay his fare, he found that a gen tleman, Mr. had kindly paid

but I know not that he met

it for him. During his stay, he was hospitably entertained by the Sheriff and other respectable inhabitants.'

ORDINATIONS.

June 1st, 1815. The Rev. R. Everett, (late student at Wrexham) was publicly set apart as pastor of the congregational church at Denbigh. Messrs. D. Benyon and O.Thomas (Anglesea) preached on the preceding evening. Next morning the ministers met about eight, to give some private advice to the young minister; which meeting proved very interesting. The public solemnities of the day were introduced by Mr. Lewis, of Bala; the questions asked by Mr. Hughes, of Dinas ; and the ordination prayer was offered by Mr. Jones, of Newmarket. Dr. Lewis, of Wrexham, then gave the charge, frem 1 Tim. iv. 12; and Mr. Williams, of Wem, addressed the church, from 1 Thess.

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July 7, was ordained over the congregational church at Carlisle, the Rev. J. Whitridge, late student at Rotherham. Mr. Row, of Whitehaven, began the service by reading, &c.; Mr. Gilbert, classical tutor at Rotherham, delivered the introductory discourse and the ordination prayer was offered by Mr. Gritten, of Keswick; Mr. Whitridge, of Oswestry, gave the charge, from 1 Tim. iv. 6; the sermon to the people was preached by Mr. Gritten, from Deut. i. 38; Mr. Scott, of Parkhead, concluded.-It is hoped the present prospects are the prelude to extensive success in this populous neighbourhood. The Ordination Service is to be published, by request.

March 13. The Rev. Jacob Martell, late of Burwash, was set apart over the Baptist church, Deal. Mr. Chin, of Walworth, began the service by reading and prayer; Mr. Giles, of Eythorn, made the usual enquiries, which were replied unto in an interesting manner by the church and minister; Mr. Atwood prayed; Mr. Upton delivered a solemn and impressive charge, from Isa. Ixi. 6, 'Men shall call you the ministers of our God,'-and closed the service. the evening three Deacons were ordained. The services were numerously attended.

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March 28. Rev. G. B. Watkin was ordained to the pastoral office over the small church at Wickford, Essex. Mr. Taylor, of Ongar, began the service by prayer and reading, &c.; Mr. Thornton, of Billericay, delivered the introductory discourse; Mr. Morell, of Baddow, the ordination prayer; Mr. Smith, of Brent wood, gave the charge; Mr. Parker, of Barking, offered the general prayer; Mr. Jennings, of Thaxted, preached to the people; Mr. May, of Rochford, concluded. The cause of the Redeemer appears to flourish in this village. A gallery was erected in the chapel last summer, and yet they need an enlarge

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CHAPELS OPENED.

The Independent Meeting-House, Sutton, in Ashfield, Notts. after being considerably enlarged, was re-opened Oct. 10, 1815; on which occasion, Mr. Bennett, of Rotherham, preached in the afternoon, from Matt. x. 8; and Mr. Boden, of Sheffield, in the evening, from 2 Chron. vi. 8. The congregations were numerous and attentive; and the collections, together with what afterwards came in, amounted to more than

fitted up during the last summer, and was opened on Lord's Day, Aug. 20, by Mr. Roome, the pastor. In the latter place a Sunday-School has since been established, chiefly by the exertions of the teachers from Sutton; and now consists of about 160 scholars, including children and adults. Among the latter are several colliers, who appear to be under serious impressions, and, desirous of renouncing the paths of ignorance and vice, are inquiring, 'What shall we do to he saved?

The congregation at Sutton is of an cient standing. Its commencement cannot be ascertained. If tradition is to be credited, it existed in the early part of the reign of Elizabeth; but from written documents it appears, that there was a regular congregation here during Rev. Mr. Fisher was the minister. During the Commonwealth; and in 1655 the formists here found a sequestered spot, the reigns of the Stuarts, the Non-conamidst the recesses of Sherwood Forest, in which they were sheltered from the perils of those tumultuous times. Seve from their homes by persecution, formed ral pious families, who were driven themselves into a society, and could worship their Creator unnoticed and unknown. The wilderness and the solitary place was glad for them, and the desert rejoiced and blossomed as the rose.' This little society, like the oak of the forest, being agitated by adveise winds, was retarded in the early stages of its growth, and afterwards stripped of its foliage, by the storms of contention and division; but has now taken root, and spreads wide its luxuriant branches, to afford protection to increasing numbers who are crowding under its friendly shade!

The East Kent Union held their

last Half-yearly Meeting at Mr. Cramps, St. Peter's, Thanet, Oct. 10, 1815. Mr. Broady preached in the morning, from Ps. lxii. 8; Mr. Sloper, of Devizes, in the evening, from 1 Cor. ii. 1-5; and Mr. Blomfield on the evening preceding.

The Fourth Anniversary of the IndeFeb. 13, 1816, when Mr. Reynolds, of pendent Chapel, Whitchurch, was held Titus ii. 11, &c.; and Mr. Raffles, of Chester, preached in the morning, from from Matt. xxvi. 22, and 1 Cor. i. 21. Liverpool, in the afternoon and evening, The chapel, though considerably enlarged, was much crowded with atten tive and serious hearers, and liberal collections were made towards the liquidation of the debt.