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Charles Vince (who occupied the_chair), S. J. Chew, A. G. O'Neill, Josh. Burton, George Cheatle, and Thomas M'Lean. J. H. Hopkins, Esq,, also addressed the meeting, as representative of the Baptist church at Cannon-street. All went off in a thoroughly harmonious and happy manner. The speeches were well-timed and practical.

Mr. R. Ingham, on account of declining health of lengthened continuance, has resigned the pastorate of the Baptist church, North-parade, Halifax.

Mr. E. L. Hull, B. A., of Kimbolton, has accepted an unanimous invitation from the church at Albion Chapel, Lynn, and intends to commence his labours there at the beginning of April.

Mr. E. Davis, late of Middleton-in-Teesdale, has received a unanimous invitation to become the pastor of the Baptist church at Martham, near Yarmouth, Norfolk, which he has accepted for a twelvemonth, and has entered upon his duties.

BAPTISMS.

SUNNYSIDE, LANCASHIRE.-On Lord'sday evening, Feb. 28th, 1858, three females were immersed, by Mr. Nichols, in the presence of a large and attentive congregation; after a sermon from Acts ii. 41, Then they that gladly received his word were baptized."

And on Saturday evening March 6th, 1858, at a solemn service in the chapel, Mr. N. baptized two more persons on their profession of faith in Jesus.

GOODSHAW, LANCASHIRE.-ON Sunday evening, March 7th, 1858, Mr. J. Jefferson, pastor of the church at Goodshaw, preached in the Baptist chapel, Sunnyside; (kindly lent for the occassion) from Acts ii. 38; and then baptized six women and two men, in the presence of a densely crowded congregation; many being unable to gain admittance.

SALFORD, MANCHESTER.-On March 14, by the Rev. C. H. Hosken, of Crayford, Kent, after a sermon on the great commission, two candidates, the parents of two of Mr. Hosken's former pupils, were baptized in the likeness of the Saviour's death. May their course be that of "the shining light,

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audience; the service throughout was of an impressive character and many on the occasion were affected to tears; and also in the afternoon, when the newly baptized were received in fellowship. KINGSTON-ON-THAMES.-On March 1st, Mr. Medhurst, baptized two disciples. BRADFORD, YORKSHIRE.-March 7th. Nine, by the Rev. H. Dowson, at Westgate Chapel.

Fourteen, by Rev. J. P. Chown, at Sion Chapel.

Nine, by Rev. H. J. Betts, at Trinity Chapel.

ZION CHAPEL, SHIFFNAL.-On March 14, after a discourse from our minister, Mr. T. Baugh, on "Repent and be baptized, every one of you," he led down into the water two brethren, and baptized them into the name of the Sacred Three. Both of them are teachers in the Sunday-scbool, and we hope and pray that it may be the beginning of better days with us. C. K.

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fect day."
HASLINGDEN: Pleasant-street.-On Lord's-
day morning, March 7th, the Rev. P. Prout,
baptized three men and one woman, after
a sermon from Acts ii. 41. The discourse
was very forcible both in arguments and
appeals, and had great effect upon the Mr. Stephenson

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OF THE

BAPTIST HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

APRIL, 1858.

The Annual Meeting will be held at KINGSGATE CHAPEL, KINGSGATE STREET, HOLBORN, on Monday Evening, 26th of April. POTTO BROWN, Esq., of Houghton, will preside. The Hon. and Rev. B. W. NOEL, of London, the Rev. PAXTON HOOD, of London, the Rev. C. VINCE, of Birmingham, and other brethren are expected to address the Meeting, which will commence at half-past six precisely. Tea will be provided for ministers and other friends of the Society (including ladies) at half-past five.

(LETTERS FROM THE AGENTS AND GRANTEES.)

NEWARK, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE.

In reviewing the results of the past year's labours, we have much to be thank

ful for. Our God has been faithful to

his promise, making the gospel "the power unto salvation" to several who have believed. That we have not done all we might, we are fully conscious, and would, for our remissness, crave his forgiveness, who blesseth our efforts, and is willing to pardon their imperfections.

Our operations have heen much the same as those reported in our last letter. The sabbath-school has again proved to be a nursery for the church," several having been received into fellowship, who in it

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first learned the truths which have made

them "wise unto salvation." Others, who have come out from the world, are now employing their talents in that part of the Lord's vineyard. The Sabbath Afternoon Cottage Meeting is still well attended. Our brother, who conducts it has worked well, and is cheered by knowing that good has been done. At Balderton our labours have been suspended for a season, in consequence of the rebuilding of the house in which the fortnightly services were held. It is now nearly completed, and we hope to begin again in the course of a few weeks.

In the course of last summer, a service was conducted on sabbath afternoons, at five o'clock in the Market-place.

interrupted by gentlemen of the "blue cloth," who had received orders from "his worship" to prevent the service from being held. But we persevered, and, at length, used regularly to assemble to hear the glad the opposition died out. Several hundreds tidings of great joy.

My Bible Class meets on Tuesday eventhe Acts of the Apostles, and are now ings We have gone carefully through engaged with the Book of Daniel. The Inquirers' Class meets on Friday evenings, and numbers twelve persons, who are, we trust, sincerely asking about the best

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been baptized, on a profession of faith in During the year, nineteen persons have

Christ.

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letter, and one has been restored.
Four have been received by
have lost four, by dismission to other
churches, leaving us a clear increase of
twenty members. Our present number in

the church books is one hundred and fif-
sixteen are living in other towns, most
teen, of whom it is necessary to say,
of them where there is no Baptist church.
Very truly yours,

RICHARD BAYLY.

BLAENAVON, MONMOUTHSHIRK.

I have much pleasure in communicating to the committee the result of our labours

Other for the past year. During the time I have dissenting ministers, with myself, engaged been here our labour has not been in vair

regularly in preaching. At first we were

We have, however, been often discour

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by the removal of the most active and influential amongst us, so that seldom our return showed a clear increase. Some idea may be formed of our losses, when I say that about thirty only remain of the sixty that constituted the church five years ago. This cause of discouragement, I am happy to say, has been almost entirely removed; whilst the additions by baptism have been more than double any former period. We have baptized eighteen during the last six months, and others are waiting for the same privilege. The congregation also has considerably increased, so much, that we have been obliged to incur considerable expense in erecting seats for their accommodation. We hope and trust that the success which now attends our labours will continue; and that the Lord may bless them more and more, to the conversion of many souls. Our sabbath-school is also in a more flourishing state than ever. Bible Classes are conducted by efficient teachers, to whom, under God's blessing, may be attributed much of the good that has been done. Many of the young people from the school have been added to the church, and who have already made themselves useful, and have proved themselves of great service to me in my efforts for the extension of the Redeemer's kingdom. Hoping the Lord will yet further bless us and make bare his arm amongst us, Yours, &c., JOHN REES.

SHOTLEY BRIDGE, DURHAM.

The past year has been one of peculiar trial and difficulty. We have been called upon to sustain a very heavy loss, by the emigration of our most substantial and liberal members (husband and wife) to New Zealand. It is doubted, that, but for their devoted and untiring efforts, a chapel would now have been reared in Shotley Bridge. We have this consolation, however, in their departure, that our loss will be the gain of that distant colony; for, without doubt, through sparing mercy, their interest and efforts will be called forth into active exercise amid the spiritual necessities of that now interesting island, as their sympathies were, in anticipation of their ultimate settlement there. Besides, one of our most devoted and respected deacons has been removed by death. Deeply attached to the cause of God, which he endeavoured to the best of his ability to support and extend by contribution and labour, while in health; he was a pattern of patience and submission, during a protracted and heavy affliction, and died, with his family summoned

to surround his bed, commending them in prayer "to God, and the word of his grace," in "the full assurance of hope." And then, several of our most regular and attentive hearers have removed from this neighbourhood to other parts of the country; while the monetary panic (the large iron works in this place being indebted to an enormous amount to the bank in Newcastle, now dissolved under the Winding-up Act) has, doubtless, militated more or less severely against us. Yet, with all these discouragements, we have reason for gratitude to the "God of all grace," for many indications of his favour. Our congregations are again beginning to improve; our friends are once more hopeful for the future; and in the earlier part of last year we were enabled by contributions, &c., in Glasgow, and other places, to reduce the debt upon our place of worship in Shotley by upwards of £125.

As usual, last summer, special efforts were made in the open air, in the villages around. Nothing remarkable occurred during these efforts, excepting on one occasion, a policeman pushed me from off the chair on which I stood; when, seeing some indications of rising excitement and threatening amongst the Irish around me against the policeman, and, judging discretion to be the better part of valour, I withdrew, announcing that I should be there again on that day week, when there accordingly and afterwards, I was suffered to go on without molestation. Cottage meetings just now are the most interesting and encouraging part of my work. These meetings I hold in eleven different places; all are well attended, and, I have reason to believe, are profitable. One of my deacons during the last quarter has been making special efforts in the chapel at Rowley, on Lord's-day evenings, with most encourag ing prospects-considerable numbers have turned out to hear him, and many are expressing their hope of their continuance. Our sabbath-schools, three in number, continue much as before, our friends persevering, with great self-denial in some instances, in the good work. There are at present (and it is the winter season) about one hundred and eighty in attend ance and twenty teachers. My Bible Class is improving, not so much in point of numbers, as in advancing knowledge, earnest inquiry, and manifest impressions. In regard to several members of it I have good hope.

Yours sincerely,

GEORGE WHITEHEAD.

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As a church we are peace. The S DL the result of sagradar miferare, or I am glad to be acie to my dus dare are in the church very nay dezme of life.

Five years ago we were the vales if all the dissecting interes i de 201 now we are the stronges-dunks be a God. May he still can

without his blessing we labor 1 with it we must be success

Our stations eboocrage services in four of them on the Lord's tay In those which are near to Wais ve laz the service in the afternoon so that dey may ultimately prove teneto Wells place.

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In the town of Shepton Mallet we have noming Yes Tay T. via i de two services and a Sunday sencci.

In my last I told you we had fun par chased a house in that wow: see then we have turned it into a chapel this place cost us altogether £135: we have cleared off £105, and I hope shall soon be acue to get the remaining 230.

The place will seas about 16). I should think the congregation averages about 100 -it is increasing. I hope in time we shall have a good cause in Shepce; the amp plied entirely by our church

I am glad to say that the labours of our brethren who go out to preach are aggre ciated and blessed-seven are thoseployed.

During the summer months we heid a series of services in the open air.

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We have a Bible Class for females on the Monday evening, and a class for the dering Bible Clam and hope the goovn cussion of theological and siber subjecte" of Dorze pace and a begin on Thursday, at which I preside. Or several of those who firm the diast Sunday schools in connexion with car Sunday stock is about the ame us an Wells Place number about 120; twelve of year. the members of our church are employed, in this department of usefulness.

I am especially pleased with the spunt ; of bearing in our bis. I have never to At Shepton—children, 59; teachers, 4. complain of speaking to an intensite

Yours sincerely,

BENJAMIN DAVIES.

congregation Streaming eyes, and ev. dently softened hearts, are often before me, whilst making known the truth as it is in Jesus; and I am looking forward, in faith and hope, to the in-gathering of many to the church.

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Pheakoruke panid Nobaczepienna will be gratefully received on behalf of the Society, by the FRANCA CANONCER LOWE, 1, 89, Finsbury Circus, E. C.; or by the Secretary, *** R*Y TRPHENJ DAVIS, SS, MOORGATE STREET, LONDON, E. C.

****4. And du the Secretary and his Correspondents, if, in makiny pay1 dye Cầu Phew, they will give his name as above: or, at any rate, advise porty maway thug Aure communicated to the Post-Office authorities.

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WIN MAMMIN, PRINTRI, CASTLE STREET, FINSBURY.

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