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“Where do you live ?”

" She must be one of the Lord's “Down there," pointing to a miser- poor," thought Arthur. “I'll go and able hut in a distant lane.

get something for you as quick as I “Come with me. And I'll get you can,” said Arthur ; and he departed. something."

He went to Mrs. Berton's, who lived Arthur turned back; and the boy near, and told her the story; and she followed bim. He had a few half immediately sent some milk, and bread, pence in his pocket, just enough, and tea, and sugar, and butter, and as it proved, to buy a loaf of bread. sent word that she would come herself He gave it to the boy, and told him as soon as she could get the baby to he would go home with him. The sleep. boy took the loaf; and, though he did Arthur had a half-crown at home, not break it, he looked so wistfully, which he wished to give the poor that Arthur took his knife, and cut off woman. His father gave it to him for a piece, and gave it to him to eat. He watching sheep, and told him that he ate it in a manner that showed that he must not spend it, but put it out at had not deceived Arthur when he told interest, or trade with it so as to make him he was hungry. The tears came something by it. He knew his father in into Arthur's eyes, as he saw him would not let him give it away; for 1 swallow the dry bread with such eager he was not a true Christian, and thought ness. He remembered with some self of little else than of making and saving reproach that he had sometimes com money. Arthur's mother died when plained when he had nothing but bread he was an infant: but with her last and butter for tea. On their way to breath she gave him to God. the boy's home Arthur learned that When Arthur was five years old he ! the family had removed to the place was sent to school to a pious teacher. about a week before; that his mother who cared for his soul; and, knowing was taken sick the day after they came, that he had no teacher at home, she and was unable to leave her bed; that took unusual pains to instruct him in there were two children younger than | the principles of religious truth. The himself; that their last food was eaten | Holy Spirit blessed her efforts; and the day before; that his mother had before he was eight years of age tiere sent bien out to beg, for the first time was reason to hope that he had been in his life; that the first man he asked born again inwardly. told him that beggars would be put in Arthur was now in his tenth year. i jail; so he was atraid to ask anybody | He considered how he should help the else, but was returning home, when poor widow, and at length hit upon the Arthur overtook him, and asked him plan, which proved successful. what he was cry

His father was very desirous that he Arthur went in, and saw a good should begin to act for himself in busilooking woman on the bed, with two ness matters, such as making bargins. shall children, crying by her side. As ! He did not wish him to ask his advice he opened the door, he heard the eldest in so doing, but to go by his own judg. say, “Do, mamma, give me something ment. After the business was done to eat.” They stopped crying when he would show whether it was wise or Arthur and the boy came in. The boy | not, but never censured him, lest he ran to the bed, and gave his mother should discourage him from acting on the loaf,and, pointing to Arthur, said, - | his own responsibility. “He bought it for me.”

In view of these facts Arthur formed “ Thank you,” said the woman. his plan. “May God bless you, and give you the " Father, may I lend my halfbread of eternal life!"

crown? The oldest girl jumped up and down " To some spendthrift boy ? in her joy; and the youngest tried to "I won't lend it without good seize the loaf. Seeing that the widow's security.” hands were weak, Arthur took the loaf, The father was pleased that his son and cut off a piece for the youngest, had the idea of good security in his first, and then for the girl and the boy. | head. He would not inquire what it He gave the loaf to the widow. She was for. He wished Arthur to decide ate a small piece, and then closed her for himself. He told him to lend it. eyes, and seemed to be in silent prayer. | but be careful not to lose it.

" I'll be sure about that,” said, “Yes, father, he will ; it says that Arthur.

he will pay again." Arthur took his half-crown, and ran “I thought you had more sense," to the poor widow, and gave it to her, said his father : but this was not said and came away before she had time to in an angry tone. The truth was the thank him.

old man was pleased with the ingeAt night his father asked him if he nuity, as he called it, of his boy. He had put out his money.

did not wish to discourage that; so he “Yes, sir,” said Arthur.

took out his purse, and handed Ar “Whom did you lend it to ?'' half-a-crown. “Here; the Lord will

“I gave it to a poor starving widow' never pay you. I must; or you will in Mr. Harvey's house."

never see your money again.” There was a frown gathering on his “Thank you, sir,” said Arthur. “In father's brow as he said, “Do you call my way of thinking," said he to himthat lending? Did you not ask my self, “the Lord has paid me, much permission to lend it? Have I a son sooner than I expected too. I hardly that will deceive me?"

expected he would pay me in money. "No, sir,” said Arthur; “I did lend The hearts of all men are in his hand; it.” He opened his Bible that he had and the gold and silver are his. He ready with his finger on the place, has disposed my father to pay it to me. " He that hath pity upon the poor I'll lend it again !". lendeth to the Lord.' I lent it to the Arthur kept the habit of lending his Lord; and I call that written promise spare money to the Lord all bis days, good security.”

and he was always satisfied that he was “Lent it to the Lord! Will he ever paid fourfold, and often several times pay you ?”

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Intelligence.

NOTES OF THE MONTH.

day the Pope sent his major-domo to pay him his respects.

Mr. Conden has gone on a visit to the United States.

We are glad to learn that ample prepa. rations are making at New York to give the Neapolitan exiles, who, although released from bis prisons, yet feel the heavy hand of King Ferdinand's cruelty, a reception that will resound throughout the world.

ECCLESIASTICAL.

The war

POLITICAL. PARLIAMENT opened at the beginning of the month, with the customary state on the part of Majesty, and the usual amount of expectation on the part of the people. Nothing of importance, however, has yet been done. The Reform Bill was to be introduced by the Government yesterday, though, at the time we write, we know nothing of its features. The Church-rate Abolition Bill has been introduced, and on this subject also the Government have introduced a measure of their own.

The war question remains in statú quo. Rumours of war continue to reach us every day, and certainly France continues to make preparations which mean nothing if they do not mean war. But Louis Napoleon has renewed the declaration, "The Empire is Peace." Italy and Austria, however, remain unsettled. A" Conference" is to be held in a few weeks on the Danubian question, when it is possi. ble that the Italian question may also be considered. We know not what a day may bring forth!

The Princess Frederick William of Prussia has been safely delivered of a son.

The Prince of Wales arrived at Rome on Thursday, Feb. 3rd. The following

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The committee of the Baptist Missionary Society have recently been in frequent correspondence with the Government respecting the proceedings at Fernando Po. They have forwarded to the British Minister at Madrid a memorial which had been prepared, setting forth the facts of the case, and a claim for indemnity for the value of the property there, and losses sustained in consequence of the proceedings of the Spanish Government, with directions to lay it before the Spanish Minister for Foreign Affairs. It gives us sincere pleasure to state that, in compliance with the request of the committee, orders have been sent out to the senior officer of her Majesty's ships on the coast to render all the assistance in his power to enable the emigrants to be conveyed to Victoria with comfort, by her Majesty's ships. The officers of the

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Society are also in communication with the Spanish legation in London, and there is some ground for expecting that the Society's claims will, ere long, be met.

We have more than once referred to the effort that is being made to establish two Havelock scholarships, in connection with the College at Regent's Park. Eleven hundred pounds have been contributed or promised-5501. of which have been contributed by members of our own denomination. This is not, however, sufficient-by 9001.--to provide what is wished, namely, two scholarships; and an effort is being now made, which we heartily commend, to raise the amount still needed. We need hardly say, that this is one of the worthiest and most appropriate modes in which the great Christian soldier could be commemo. rated.

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TURRET-GREEN CHAPEL, IPSWICH.

On Monday evening, Jan. 17th, a deeply interesting service was held at Turret-green Chapel, the occasion being the public recognition of the recentlyselected pastor, the Rev. T. M. Morris. In the absence, from indisposition, of the Rev. C. Elven, of Bury St. Edmund's, the Rev. J. Webb, as senior Baptist minister of Ipswich, presided. After a suitable address from Mr. Webb, Dr. Acworth, president of the Baptist College, Bradford, tutor of Mr. Morris, delivered the charge. The Rev. T. Morris, of Whitchurch, father of the new pastor, addressed the congregation. The Revs. W. Simpson (Wesleyan) and J. Raven, of St. Nicholas Chapel, also addressed the as. sembly; after which the Rev. T. M. Morris briefly and impressively spoke. A short prayer by the chairman closed the proceedings.

WEYMOUTH. A public tea-meeting was held at the Baptist chapel, on Tuesday, Feb. Ist, for the purpose of promoting the improvements which are conternplated in the building. Between 200 and 300 persons sat down to tea, after which, the chair being taken by W. S. Ferris, Esq., J.P., the Rev. J. Birt read the financial statement, which included donations to the amount of 4001. Suitable addresses were delivered by the Revs. J. Smith and W. Lewis (Independent), and by Messrs. Robins, Lundie, Beale, and Spreckly (Wesleyan). NEW PARK-STREET CHAPEL, LONDON.

On Wednesday evening, Feb. 2nd, the annual meeting of the members and friends of the New Park-street Chapel Sunday Schools was held, the Rev. C. H. Spurgeon presiding. The secretary read an interesting report, from which it appears that the schools are in a highly prosperous state; and from the remarks made by Mr. Spurgeon it seems that the members of the church are most active in

visiting the poor in the district, and doing Home Mission work. Mr. Spurgeon introduced to the meeting the Rey. J. H. Wilson, of Aberdeen, and said he cordially sympathised with the great object of his mission, the stirring up of all the churches to work for the Lord. The meeting was then addressed by Mr. Wilson, Mr. Watson, of the Sunday School Union, Mr. Cuthbertson, Mr. Eastman, the Rev. W. Ayrton, of Wisbeach, and Joseph Payne, Esq.

VERNON CHAPEL, PENTONVILLE. On Monday, January 31st, a tea-meeting was held in the school-room of Vernon Chapel, Pentonville. The meeting had been postponed on account of the unexpected death of the Rev. Owen Clarke. The attendance was numerous. Mr. Ridgway, treasurer and deacon of the church, presented a silver tea service to the Rev. Dr. Wills, from the church and congregation, bearing a suitable inscription. Dr. Wills suitably and affectionately acknowledged the testimonial.

MINISTERIAL CHANGES. The Rev. Wm. Varley, late of Port Elizabeth, South Africa, having accepted the invitation of the church at Stourbridge, Worcestershire, commenced his labours on the first Sabbath of the year. -The Rev. Thomas Morgan having resigned the pastorate of the church in Siloam, Machen, Monmouthshire, lias accepted a cordial invitation to the pastorate of the church in Noddfa, Abersychen, in the same county.-The Rev. John Watts, of Wooton-under-Edge, has accepted the invitation of the church at Ashdown, near Saffron Walden.--The Rev. A. Macdonald recently resigned the pastorate of the church, Edenbridge, Kent, and is open for an engagement elsewhere. The Rev. E. R. Hammond has resigned the pastorate of the church in Town Malling, Kent.-The Rev. J. A. Spurgeon, of Regent's-park College, has accepted a cordial invitation from the church in Portland Chapel, Southampton. Mr. Spurgeon expects to enter upon his labours about Easter next. -The Rev. David Jones, late of Beaumaris, has accepted an invitation to Glynceiriog, near Llangollen.-The Rev. John Roberts bas given up the pastorate of the church at Llanfyllin, Montgomeryshire.The Rer. D. W. Morris has removed from Ystradyunlais, and settled at Cwmsarnddu, near Landovery, Carmarthenshire.-Mr. Watson Dyson, of Horton College, has accepted an invitation to Offord and Yelling, Hunts, and intends 1 commencing his Jabours there on the first Lord's day in April.-Mr. John Horne, of Horton Col. lege, has acceded to the request of the Baptist church, West Street, Rochdale, to become the colleague of the Rev. W. F. Burchell,

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