forward, and in a short speech presented to Mr. Robert Wallwork a Bible, beautifully bound in purple Morocco, with the inscription 'Presented to Mr. Robert Wallwork, by the Teachers of the Hollingshead Street Sabbath School, Chorley, as a token of respect for his long and valued services as superintendent of their School.' Three of the female singers, dressed in white, then sang 'Holy Bible, book divine,' &c The next presentation was that of a Hymn Book corresponding with the Bible: this was made by Mr. R. Stuart, in the name of the Scholars, accompanied by a warm eulogy on Mr. Wallwork, as being the chief means of erecting the School Room. Other presentations followed: the first was a silver snuff-box lined with gold, to Mr. J. L. Gibbs, from the church and congregation, for his voluntary and talented services as organist; this was made by Mr. Richmond, one of the deacons, in a striking address on matter, mind, and music. The last presentation was three Hymn Books, embossed, gilt, to three of the female singers. One of the Bible class boys then moved a vote of thanks to the chairman; and another, a vote of thanks to the teachers, promising in future, in the name of the whole, to give more earnest heed to the things spoken in the school. Thus closed the most interesting and exciting meeting ever held in that place.

Derby.-SABBATH SCHOOL TESTIMONIAL.-A very interesting meeting of Sabbath School Teachers was held in the Congregational Chapel, Chester Place, Derby, on Good Friday, April 14th, 1843. About two hundred teachers and friends of Sabbath schools sat down to tea,-the chair was occupied by the Rev. John Corbin. The object of the meeting was to present Baxter's oil-coloured portraits of Moffat and Williams, in gold frames, to Mr. William Milliken, as a token of respect for his highly valuable services as superintendent of the above Sabbath school. The beautiful portraits, which then hung over the pulpit, were the gift of the teachers and friends of Chester Place and Victoria Street Sabbath schools, and were affectionately presented by the chairman, after the large and respectable assembly had taken tea. The portraits were accompanied with the following suitable address:-'Dear sir, We, the undersigned, teachers and friends of Chester Place and Victoria Street Sabbath schools, having heard with regret of your intended removal from Derby, cannot allow you to leave us without assuring you of the sense we entertain of the important services you have rendered the school in which you have been superintendent for the last three years, and as an expression of our respect and esteem for you, we beg your acceptance of the accompanying portraits of the two great missionaries of the age. That the blessing of our covenant-keep

ing God may go with you, that you may more and more excel in all the graces that

adorn the Christian character; and that you may be eminently useful and happy in your future life, is the sincere desire and prayer of your affectionate friends and fellow labourers.' Then followed a list of signatures. Mr. Milliken thankfully accepted the gift, and addressed the meeting in a very appropriate and feeling manMessrs. Morrith, Whitaker, Bryen, Frost, Crawford, and others also addressed the assembly, and the meeting broke up about nine o'clock, highly gratified.

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Hull Sunday School Union. The twenty-fourth anniversary was held on Monday, April 17th, when the teachers and scholars of twenty-one of the town schools were addressed in Waltham Street, Fish Street, and Osborne Street Chapels, by the Revds. Jas. Sibree, Robt. Thompson, and Wm. Sanderson. The annual meeting was held in the evening in Albion Chapel, Jas. Henwood, Esq., treasurer, in the chair. The Report was read by the Rev. Jas, Sibree. It ap

truths, the same place, and the same people: where, then, was the difference? doubtless in the mighty power of God, and the effectual presence of his Holy Spirit. Mere excitement of feeling, could not possibly have endured the trial they have undergone. One who has not been a witness of it, can scarcely conceive what a "fight of afflictions" they have passed through, from the humbling work of the Spirit within, the bitter persecutions of the world without, and the fearful and harassing temptations of Satan,-enough, truly, during the space of from two to six months that they endured it, to have cooled their excitement, even if it had been most intense. Nor is there in the demeanour of the people any appearance of excitement, neither have there been any displays of extravagance or enthusiasm among them on the contrary, there is for the most part a seriousness of mind and quietness of spirit about them, the children no less than the adults, which savours much less of excitement than subduedness.

Reader! what think you of this narrative? Have you experienced any thing similar in your spiritual history? If you indeed have, is it your desire and daily prayer that the spirit may come down on the souls of those around you, "to open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me?" If not, "now it is high time to awake out of sleep. Awake, thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light."-Rom. xiii. 11. Ephes. v. 14. Sabbath School children, and other young persons who are receiving instruction in the precious truths of the gospel, what think you of this? Is your state that of the Charlinch school before the 19th of December, or has a change taken place like that of which you have read? Has God opened your eyes? What is the condition of your school? Is there any spiritual life in it--any concern about the soul? Do you pray for one another? Do you speak to one another about the things of eternity? Or are you dead and indifferent about these subjects-glad when the lessons and school are over, and wishing that there was no death-no judgment -no heaven-no hell-perhaps wishing that there was no God. "Turn you at my reproof; behold I will pour out my spirit upon you."-Proverbs i. 23.

Sabbath School teacher! What is the state of your class? Is the fleece of your flock like that of Gideon, saturated

with the dews of the Spirit; or is it all dry? And are you satisfied that it continue dry without making one effort? Will it suffice that the head be filled with the knowledge of divine things, while the heart continues untouched? Ye may have been labouring perhaps many years, without one single token for good. Yet be not discouraged. Continue steadfast. Stability is essential to success. Learn from the history of the blessing which was at length poured out upon his labours, to be more solemn, more in earnest, as one who has an account to give. Seek great things for the lambs of the flock under your care. Why is there so much indifference, so much coldness in our Sabbath Schools; and so little spiritual life, so little self-denial, so little joy? Is it not that there is little prayer? Little, very little, of that believing, earnest, persevering, expecting supplication, without which we cannot look for a blessing to crown our labours? Let each teacher test the matter, and see whether it be not his own fault, that his scholars have not received the quickening spirit, but continue dead and insensible to their danger? When you consider the weakness of your faith and feebleness of your prayers, may not the Lord address to you the same words as of old he did to his disciples, 'HITHERTO HAVE YE ASKED NOTHING IN MY NAME; ASK, AND YE SHALL RECEIVE, THAT YOUR JOY MAY BE FULL.' John xvi. 24.

INFLUENCE OF A SINGLE SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER.

A lady in America had often been solicited to take a class of young ladies in a Sunday School, (for in that country these Institutions are not confined to the poor,) but for some time she refused. At length she engaged, and reluctantly advanced to the seat where nine or ten young ladies waited to receive her instructions. She became, however, immediately impressed with the thought that these females might hereafter occupy stations of influence in society, and that should Divine grace convert them, they might do extensive good. She earnestly desired their salvation, and addressed them from the fulness of her heart, warning them of their danger, and exhorted them by the solemnities of time and eternity, to make their escape. They all became deeply impressed, and within two weeks every one of them gave evidence of a change of heart. They made a profession of religion, and persevered in the way of holiness.

CAMEL'S STOMACH AND FOOT.

There is nothing in the external form and appearance of the camel calculated to excite admiration. It has not the majesty of the king of the forest, the beauty of the leopard, nor the elegance and symmetry of the stately giraffe. Yet there are few animals more generally useful, and few that bear more abundant proofs of the wisdom of God in its structure and formation. It is found principally in the countries of the East, and it is, indeed, an invaluable acquisition. Not only does its milk afford a most wholesome beverage, and its flesh abundance of the most nutritious food, but its hair furnishes with materials for clothing, and even for temporary tents, while belts and sandals are formed from its hide-its very dung is rendered useful as a species of fuel, while from the soot is obtained sal ammoniac, or more scientifically 'muriate of Ammonia,' a most useful chemical substance. No animal then, perhaps, is more valuable in the East; and we find, that from the very earliest times, camels have constituted a most important part of the riches of oriental pastoral. Jacob, we read, had a great number of camels among his other possessions, and these animals were part of that present which he sent to propitiate the anger of his offended brother: (Gen. xxxii. 15.) while among the riches of Job, are enumerated 3000 camels, (Job i. 3,) of which he was deprived by the predatory ravages of the Chaldean bands. It is evident, therefore, that great value was attached to them in these primitive times. But all these uses to which we have alluded, important as they are in themselves, are but trifling when compared with its immense utility as a living vehicle of transit over those sandy deserts, of whose horrors Euro

peans are unable properly to conceive. Often has the traveller to pass on day after day over burning sands, beneath the scorching beams of an eastern sun, without being able to obtain a drop of water to quench his raging thirst in all these journies, the camel is his constant, invaluable, and most patient companion. Its nostrils are so formed that it can close them at pleasure, and thus exclude those clouds of sand which the withering blasts of the Simoon so often waft across the trackless deserts; the powerful upper incisor teeth with which it is furnished, and preeminently adapted for penetrating and dividing the stunted herbs and prickly shrubs, which are the only nutriment the desert affords; its bushy tail effectually defends it from those swarms of flies, by which it must otherwise be continually infested and annoyed, while its hunch, however, it may detract from the beauty of the animal, serves as a shield for its rider, and enables him to fix with more security and steadiness, those articles oftentimes of considerable weight, which necessity obliges him to convey across these boundless deserts. The admirable construction of the foot is, if possible, yet more remarkable, and more adapted to the necessities of its situation. There is no other animal which is capable of traversing with heavy burdens those wide plains, the surface of which is covered with soft, yielding sand, into which other creatures must necessarily sink. From this, however, the camel is effectually protected, the foot being covered below, by a thick, horny and elastic pad, which is divided into toes without any appearance of external division, and which is thus able to support the entire weight of the animal, and to give it stability on the ground. But, perhaps, the most curious provision is its cellular stomach, which is capable of carrying an almost incredible quantity of water, and which thus enables the animal to travel on for days without any fresh supply, and delivers it from that intolerable thirst which proves fatal to other beasts. The stomach apparently forming one large bag, is yet divided into two compartments by a strong ridge. From the ridge, eight muscular bands go off at right angles, and being intersected by other muscles drawn in a transverse direction, form a number of cells, between the coats of the second stomach, and opening into it by small square orifices at the top. When the animal is drinking, the powerful muscular band opens the second cavity, and when this is full, the water runs into and fills these cellular bags. This it is enabled to squeeze back into the stomach