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A CRY FROM THE GANGES. sent state of the exposure of the sick on the banks of the Ganges; a Letter to the Right Honourable the Earl of Ripon, president of the Board of Control. By J. PEGGS, author of "India's Cries," &c. John Snow, London.

OUR respected and indefatigable friend, whose cries have been heard through Eng land, and resounded through the plains of Hindostan, has not laboured in vain. Per. haps he has done more than any living man to call attention to and put down the cruel abominations which have obtained in Hindostan. In this well-written pamphlet he gives a general view of the revolting custom of exposing the sick and dying on the banks of the sacred rivers-the extent of its prevalence-and the importance of its abolition.

It is a startling fact, that innumerable murders are thus committed-that those who have been left to die, and have strength to recover, are ever after regarded as out. casts. The examples that are given are horrifying. No defence can be set up for the toleration of these murders. We do hope that ere long Britain will wipe her hands of these deeds of blood. We trust the noble lord will carefully read and ponder the appalling facts thus presented to his

view.

A SURVEY OF THE HOLY LAND: Its Geography, History, &c., &c. Parts II. and III. Simpkin & Marshall. BY J. T. BANNISTER.

In a work like this little that is original can be expected. Its chief excellence consists in a careful and extensive collation of authorities, a lucid arrangement of topics, and a judicious selection of quotations. These are the attributes of this work. Each number is embellished with an engraving. THE INFLUENCE OF RESPECT FOR OUTWARD THINGS: in two dialogues. Dialogue I., on respect for outward things in relation to virtue and happiness. Dia VOL. 5.-N.S.

II., on respect for outward things in relation to religious profession. Fox, London. 18 mo. pp. 130.

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requires to be read with great care. This is a little book which, to be understood, ther it be that the subjects are in themselves too subtle for the apprehension of ordinary men, or whether the author's style and mode of thinking is essentially obscure-or whether he has intentionally invested his theme with an air of abstruseness, it is not necessary to decide; but we warn every reader that though the important topics of the book are professedly treated in a "colloquial and brief manner," he is not to expect light reading in this book. Many very serious errors, both in our ordinary conceptions of men and worth, and outward appearances and circumstances, are very boldly exposed, though in some instances we have thought the writer hypercritical, and more inclined to censure than approve. We doubt, if he understands and enjoys the religion of the New Testament, and this circumstance has, in our opinion, injured his otherwise useful work. We wish the subjects had been treated in a different form. The dialogue is hardly suited to a grave treatise on morals. It prevents system and order, and gives a loose and desultory aspect to the thoughts which are advanced.

DECAPOLIS or the individual obligation of christians to save souls from death. An essay by DAVID EVERARD FORD. Author of "Chorazin." Simpkin & Co.

This is the eleventh thousand of Decapolis. submitted it to revision, and has issued a The worthy author has wisely new and improved edition. We wish it a most extensive circulation.

A PRESENT FOR SERVANTS: Tract Soc.

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This very pretty small book, pocket size, contains twelve interesting and useful narrations of young women, the evil and the good;' and is highly suitable as a present to maid servants. Judicious advice is 2Q

also added to servants out of place; and concluding remarks suitable for all seasons. RUDIMENTS OF MUSIC. By DAVID E. FORD. Simpkin & Marshall.

Here is an exposition of the rudiments of music contained in a little book, which is accompanied with a sheet, containing examples, &c. by which the learner may be exercised and examined. If all singers in our congregations knew only as much of the science of music as is contained in these rudiments, we should be saved occasional pain and interruption in the most pleasing part of divine worship.

Mr. Innes is excellent, close, and persua sive. A small sum would enable every minister to put one of these useful books in the hands of every hearer and member.

ERRORS OF THE TIMES. Tractarian statements compared with the Word of God. DITTO. Tradition would set aside the Bible. p. 24. Tract Society.

The first of these tracts, has the chief tractarian statements on one page; and the scripture text and doctrine on the other. It is dreadful to see how these daring men deny the perfection and truths of Scripture.

The second contains much important historical information, as to the antipathy

THE CHURCH MEMBERS' MONITOR. By of the traditionists to the bible, and those the REV. C. MOASE.

LETTER addressed to an approving but undecided hearer. London; James Dinnis. The first of these little books should be in the hands of every member of our churches. It is one of the most valuable and comprehensive manuals we have seen. Happy would it be for our churches, if the instructions and suggestions it contains were regarded, and practised. The letter of

who read and follow it. They are an invaluable series of publications. VILLAGE DIALOGUES; by Rowland Hill the younger. Part II. Simpkin & Mar

shall.

The spirit and point of the dialogue is well sustained in the second part. Miss Emily is quite equal to the part assigned her. We wish these amusing and instructive tracts a wide circulation.

OBITUARY.

SARAH, the beloved daughter of our revered friend, the Rev. Thos. Orton, of Hugglescote, died July 21, 1843, at the early age of 17. This to her fond parents and a numerous circle of acquaintances, cannot but be regarded as a very painful providence. It is however alleviating to remember, that when the virtuous and hopeful fall, they are taken from the evil to come.

It was the peculiar happiness of our young friend to enjoy the advantages of a strictly religious training. While quite a child she discovered a great fondness for books, and gave evidence of possessing a very strong and retentive memory, so much so, that before she could speak plainly, she would recite as many verses of hymns and poems as would occupy an hour. Her affectionate sister, who about four months previous to her own decease, was called to her heavenly rest, was her principal guide and assistant in these exercises. Her natural disposition was open, free, and generous-her sympathies were easily and strongly excited-she felt deeply the privations and sufferings of the aged poor, indeed with distress in any form; and the greatest indulgence she could have was to be allowed to administer relief. She was successively a scholar and teacher in the Sabbath school. In both these capacities she

was laudably attentive and very much be loved. Her parents bear the strongest testimony to the warmth and constancy of her filial affection, and also to the kind interest she felt in all the members of the family.— Our young friend possessed those qualities of mind and heart that commended her to the esteem of many of the more intelligent and respectable people in the neighbour. hood, by whom her company and friendship were much sought. She was naturally fond of dress, but it affords us great satisfaction in being able to state that, previously to her illness, this passion was very much weakened, and in proportion as she yielded to religious influences, she became so entirely careless about matters of ornament in dress, that she determined to lay aside everything that wore the appearance of gaiety. Her father, wishing her to enjoy the advantages of a sound and liberal education, placed her in the family of Mrs. Ervin, of Loughborough. Mrs. E. bears the most unqualified testimony to the urbane, affectionate, and agreeable manner of her behaviour while under her care. Miss Orton was much pleased with the school, and made very respectable proficiency while there.— During her continuance at Loughborough, she attended with the above-named family, regularly upon the ministry of Mr. E. Ste

venson, which, according to her subsequent acknowledgment, was greatly blessed to her soul. Her affliction was comparatively short; during its continuance she made a very sweet and unostentatious exhibition of the fruits of the Spirit; she was patient under suffering, resigned to the will of God, and exceedingly thankful for every attention that was paid her. Her views of the way of salvation were clear and scriptural; her concern not to deceive herself or make too favourable an impression upon the minds of her friends in reference to her own state, was very great. She prayed and strived much before she realised that satisfaction she sought; but when she had found him whom her soul with so much desire had waited for, it was delightful to observe how entire and affectionate was her confidence. She would frequently repeat and sing when her strength would allow her, parts of those beautiful hymns commencing," Jesus, I love thy charming name," "Jesus lover of my soul," &c. It was also pleasing and edifying to perceive how completely her soul was subdued to the obedience of the faith. She had not, previously to her illness, made a public profession of religion: this was a matter of regret to herself, and she would have been thankful, had it been thought prudent, even in her affliction, to have been baptized. She expressed it as the matter for which she more desired to recover than any other, that she "might be buried with her Lord." In agreement with her own request, in which she was joined by her deeply sorrowing parents, Mr. E. Stevenson officiated at her interment, and on the same occasion preached a funeral sermon. O, that our young people were wise, that they would consider this, and think upon their latter end.

MISS ELIZABETH BARKER died May 30, 1843, in the thirty-first year of her age. She was baptized and received into the Church at Kegworth, in 1833, having been for a considerable time previous the subject of religious impressions. Her connection with her early friends subsisted several years; subsequently, however, removing to Smalley, Derbyshire, she was dismissed to the Church at that place, and here she continued a member till removed to the Church above.

Her character as a christian was exem plary, and it may be safely said that her blameless conduct, combined with her affec. tionate disposition and readiness to do good, secured the esteem of all who knew her. It was natural therefore, for her friends to hope that her life would long be spared.Providence however determined otherwise.

At the beginning of the present year symp. toms of consumption appeared, and though she returned to her native place, where all that kindness or medical skill could suggest, was done for her-it was in vain.

During her affliction, though at times greatly depressed under a sense of her unworthiness, her confidence in her God and Saviour was, in the main, unshaken. She was enabled without regret, to bid farewell to this world, believing that in heaven she had an enduring possession, and that to be with Christ would be far better. Her remains were interred at Kegworth, and her former pastor, Mr. W. Wilders, improved her death to a large and deeply affected assembly. W. S.

ANN ROBINSON, of Sileby, Leicestershire, died March 21st, 1843, aged fifty-four. In the former part of her life she was fond of the vain amusements of the world, such as dancing and playing at cards. But when the General Baptists introduced preaching at Sileby, her attention to them was excited— and she seeing the evil of her ways, forsook them, and turned to the Lord-discovering that she was a sinner, and in danger of eternal misery, and that she could establish no righteousness of her own to justify her in the sight of God-and knowing what Jesus had done and suffered in her behalf, she fled for refuge to him, and laid hold of the hope set before her in the Gospel; and feeling peace and joy through believing she loved Christ, because he gave himself for her, and this love constrained her to obey him, and do what she could for his glory. She was baptized and joined the G. B. Church at Rothley, in 1816, and continued an honourable member of it as long as she livedshe was many years a teacher in the sabbath school, and scarcely ever absent when able to attend; but she had, through much of the time, an affliction which, though it did not totally prevent her attendance, yet did in part-this affliction could not be removed by the skilfulness of physicians, nor the power of medicine- but kept increasing until it terminated in death.

She

A few days before her departure she requested her brother to read to her and pray for her, which he did, and afterwards enquired about the state of her mind-and he found she was not afraid of death. said, I know I am a sinner, but my trust is in Jesus, who died for sinners; on him I depend for salvation, and through him I shall be saved; he will never leave me nor forsake me. I have confided in him for many years, and I shall hold fast my confidence to the end-and be more than a conqueror through him that loved me.

On the evening before her death a few friends came to see her: they sang a hymn and engaged in prayer; she seemed very cheerful, but in a few hours after she alter. ed, her speech failed, and she fell asleep in Jesus.

She was the oldest member of the Church at Sileby, the oldest teacher in the school, and had acted a consistent and honourable part for twenty-six years. Her loss is de. plored, and signs of attachment and grief were seen at her funeral. She was interred in the burying ground at Sileby on the fol. lowing sabbath, when the congregation were addressed from the 19th chap. of Job, 25, 26, and 27th verses.

Joseph Wright, Beeston, was one of the first members who constituted the Bap tist Church, under the pastoral care of Mr. T. Rogers; he was baptized in 1804, and was received into the Church with his wife and nine other friends. The circumstances which led to the conversion of this our aged and departed friend shall be given in his own words. "I had not," he stated, with tears, "so much as heard of the name of Jesus and salvation; I had not heard the Gospel in all my life; I could not read, nor had I a desire to learn; thus I was in total darkness, violating the laws of God, and profaning the sacred Sabbath. I returned home one Sabbath-day, after a course of profligacy and sin, and my wife, tired of such a life, began to read the word of God, though she understood it not. The chapter she was reading was the 23rd of Luke's Gospel, and when she came to that text, "There they crucified him," I began to weep, and stated I never heard of so much cruelty in all my life. I asked my wife who it was, but she could not tell me; and we both wept. She said Mr. Rogers would preach on Tuesday night, in the barn; and we both went. We soon found he was talking about the same person, and O how anxious was I to know who he was. He soon told us it was Jesus Christ, who died

for sinners, and that he was able and wil. ling to save all that come unto him." From the midst of so much darkness and sin our departed brother obtained mercy. In 1810, our friend was called to the office of deacon, but he declined to accept it. Some little time after he was chosen a second time, and then he accepted that office, which he con. tinued to discharge to the end of his life. He was an upright christian, and an unflinching advocate for a thus saith the Lord in all the order of the Christian Church. His advice and counsel were judicious. Those friends who knew him the best, and had traveled with him in the christian life for near forty years, found him uniform and consistent. So he lived, and so he died; and when it was apparent to him and his friends that nature was fast decaying, he stated he had no pain either of body or mind, and expressed his confidence in Christ. I know, said he, that my Re deemer liveth. Thus, resting his hopes of heaven on the atoning sacrifice of Christ, our departed brother calmly fell asleep in the arms of Jesus, October 15, 1842, in the seventy-third year of his age. He was buried in the chapel ground, there to wait for the resurrection of the just. The event was improved by brother Holmes, to a crowded congregation. "And Joseph said unto his brethren, I die, and God will surely visit you." Gen. 1. 24. Beeston.

J. F.

MARY CLAYTON, died on the third day of February 1843, aged forty-three years. She was an honourable and much respected member of the General Baptist Church at Warsop. She was remarkably liberal in her support of the cause of Christ, and her end was peace. May the Lord raise up others in his Church that his kingdom may extend throughout the whole earth. funeral sermon was delivered by Mr. S. Fox, from Numb. xxiii. 10, "Let me die the death of the righteous, and let my last end be like his." W. FREEMAN.

INTELLIGENCE.

LONDON CONFERENCE.-The half yearly Conference of the London district assembled in Boro' Road vestry, Sept. 12th, 1843, at two o'clock p.m.

Brother Burns opened the meeting with prayer, and brother Stevenson presided. The following is a condensed report of the state of the Churches:-Berkhampstead baptized seven since the last conference; three candidates, and several inquirers. Sabbath morning congregations improved. Week night lecture and prayer meetings

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better attended than formerly. The school contains 247 scholars, four of whom have been received into the Church during the past year. Chesham-baptized five; have four candidates, and some inquirers. Congregations good, and the school increased greatly. Colwell, Freshwater, (Isle of Wight,)—baptized eleven on Whit Sunday; several inquirers; the Church united and peaceful, and the chapel often crowded. Isleham-congregations, except on Sabbath mornings, generally good. Several candi

was no evening service; the friends there-
fore separated after taking tea.
Signed,

W. UNDERWOOD, Sec.

THE WARWICKSHIRE CONFERENCE met by appointment at Austrey, on the first of August, when in the afternoon, the following resolutions were adopted :

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1. That the secretary supply himself with a book, in which to record the transactions of the conference, and report the cost to the next meeting.

dates and inquirers. Making efforts to remove the chapel debt, amounting to about £70. London, Boro' Road-the state of the Church, by the stricter administration of discipline, improved within the last two months. The congregations have increased, and fifteen have been added to the Church by baptism. Commercial Road,-"The resignation of our pastor has not been fol. lowed by the bad consequences we feared, our congregations having rather increased than otherwise. We enjoy peace, and a good degree of unanimity prevails among 2. That each Church in the conference us. Have two approved candidates." New be requested to send a delegate or delegates Church Street-baptized thirty two, and to each meeting; and where this is found have a number of interesting candidates and impossible, to send to the secretary a written inquirers. Are now erecting an additional report of its state and prospects. school-room over the vestry and chapel 3. That those who have cases for the yard. Praed Street-baptized thirteen; consideration of the conference, be desired have four candidates; the public services, to present them to the secretary previously and the prayer-meetings, all well attended. to the meeting. The Sabbath school about the same in number; the annual collections in its support, lately made, amounted to £23. Sevenoaks-baptized one; have some in. quirers. The new chapel well attendedoften full. Tring-the state and prospects about the same as at the time of the last conference. Wendover-baptized one; good congregations. Brother Talbot has been laid aside from his ministerial work for several weeks by severe illness. Portsea.-baptized fifteen. Rushall. -five. The Puseyite clergyman has injured our Sabbathschool, but benefited the congregation. Smarden. Apparently stationary. Lynd. hurst, acceeds to the request of the last Conference to unite with us.

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Downton.-A letter, signed by the Trustee and four others, was received from this place, reporting that their state is now very encouraging." Since the commencement of Mr. Clifton's labours in April last, three have been added to the Church, and a vestry has been built and nearly paid for. The Conference, after much deliberation, agreed to request a ministerial brother to visit Downton. They also appointed brethren Bissill, of Praed Street; Dunch, of Com. mercial Road; and Gover and Kent, of Boro' Road, a committee to prosecute and complete an investigation respecting the endowment, which was commenced some time ago.

The Secretary was desired to write to the minister of a General Baptist Church, at Ramsgate, on the propriety of its union with our body.

The next Conference to be held at Commercial Road, on Easter Tuesday, 1844, at two o'clock, p.m.; and the succeeding one at Smarden, in September. Brother Felkin closed the Conference with prayer. There

4.-That the next conference be held at Birmingham on the first Tuesday in December, and that Mr. Dunkley be appointed to preach.

5. That the subject for discussion at the next conference be "the best means for promoting the usefulness of sabbath schools."

The attendance of the meetings of this day was unusually large. In the morning Mr. Collyer read the hymns, Mr. Staples read the scriptures and prayed, and Mr. Shore preached from the petition, "Thy kingdom come.'

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In the evening Mr. Dunkley opened the services with reading the scriptures and prayer. After the singing of a hymn, Mr. Derry offered a special dedicatory prayer in behalf of four members of the Austrey Church who had previously been elected by that body to serve as deacons : after which Mr. Cheatle delivered to the elected deacons and to the Church, a very appropriate charge; and Mr. Chapman closed the services of the day with a general prayer.— Messrs. Shore and Shaw read hymns during the day.

The services of this day were good, and will undoubtedly be remembered by many with pleasure. The reports from some of the Churches were of a very cheering de scription; and during the whole of the meeting a pleasing measure of harmony and brotherly kindness very evidently prevailed.

THE LINCOLNSHIRE CONFERENCE was held at Gosberton, Sept. 7th, 1843. Brother Mathews preached in the morning, on Tem per, from Luke ix. 55. "Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of." A Home Missionary meeting was held in the evening.

The committee appointed to take measures for the liquidation of the Home Mission

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