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this portrait now before us, and are prepared to add our testimony to its excellence as a work of art. It is altogether a superior picture. The noble-minded reformer is represented as sitting in an arm-chair, with a book in his hand. The leading characteristic is that of the genuine Primitive Methodist preacher, while intelligence, uprightness and piety are depicted in his countenance, and his general aspect and attitude denote calmness, serenity and moral dignity. The portrait shows nearly the whole body, and is large enough for the parlour or the drawing-room. We mean to give it the best place in our dwelling, and should like to see it occupying a similar position in all the families of our Connexion. Considering the size and excellence of the portrait, its price is very reasonable. See advertisement in our last number.

A PRACTICAL GUIDE for Retail Tradesmen and Others to Bookkeeping by Double Entry, or according to the Italian method of Debtor and Creditor. By J. CALDECOTT. 12mo, pp. 306. London: W. and T. Piper, 23, Paternoster-row.

This Work shall be noticed in our next Number.

BOOKS RECEIVED.

THE following books have been received, but want of space compels us to postpone our views of them :

THE CITY OF ROME: Its Edifices and its People. With numerous Engravings. 32mo, pp. 252. London: The Religious Tract Society, 56, Paternoster-row.

PAPAL

PROTESTANT TRUTHS AND ERRORS. Sheet. London: Religious Tract Society, Paternoster-row.

THE PROTESTANT REFORMATION. London: Religious Tract Society, Paternoster-row.

LIVES OF THE POPES, from the Age of Gregory VII. to the Dawn of the Reformation; A.D., 1046-1431. Part II. 18mo, pp. 192. London: Religious Tract Society, 56, Paternoster-row. 1851.

THE UNION MAGAZINE, for Sundayschool Teachers. Vol. VIII., 1851. 12mo, pp. 428. London: Sunday-school Union, 60, Paternoster-row.

NOTES ON THE SCRIPTURE LESSONS FOR JANUARY, 1851. 12mo, pp. 150. London, Sunday-school Union, Pater

noster-row.

THE BIBLE-CLASS MAGAZINE, Vol. IV., 1851. London: 12mo, pp. 332. Sunday-school Union, Paternoster-row. CONGREGATIONALISM SCRIPTURAL; or, the Nature and Constitution of the Church of Christ, as set forth in the New Testament. By G. J. ADENEY. 18mo, pp. 24. London: J. Snow, Paternoster-row.

CONNEXIONAL DEPARTMENT.

SOME facts in the intelligence communicated this month are of a highly interesting and encouraging character. The account of the noble effort of our friends at Mossley will be read with unmingled pleasure. The realization of so large a sum by our own friends in Mossley alone, without either traversing beyond the bounds of that village or soliciting the help of other denominations, and without having resort to ba zaars or any such means for raising money, and to accomplish the whole in a few days, not in promises merely, but in solid cash, is to do the work of God in a princely manner. We congratulate Mr. Ridley and the Mossley friends on this successful and surprising effort, and pray that their noble chapel, now free from debt, may be both crowded with worshippers and filled with the divine glory.

The opening of a commodious room

at Honley, in the Huddersfield Circuit, for both school and chapel, as the result of private benevolence, the re-opening of Kinnerton Chapel, in the Hawarden Circuit, and the purchase of a chapel at Wepre also; and the opening of a new chapel at the Levels, in the Thorne Circuit, under very favourable circumstances, are all encouraging facts. They should excite our gratitude and stimulate to zealous exertion.

Amid these instances of encouragement, and these motives to gratitude, we hope the appeal of our Chester friends will be responded to with a liberality that will terminate their difficulties, and once for all give them effectual and permanent relief. That excellent chapel and that old Circuit, including, as it does, many worthy friends, must be saved. Let the Connexion say it shall be done, and it shall be done.

THE TOTAL REMOVAL OF THE DEBT ON MOSSLEY CHAPEL.

(To the Editor.)

MY DEAR SIR,-You, the ministerial brethren who have preceded me in this sphere of labour, and all the lovers of our Zion, will rejoice to learn that at MOSSLEY-once renowned for orthodoxy of sentiment, "the unity of the spirit" and Connexional attachment, but recently the scene of dangerous heresy, angry strife and denominational alienation-there are again symptoms of improvement of an encouraging character.

Coming to this Circuit under peculiar circumstances and with enfeebled health, occasioned by deep anxiety of mind, of which he had been the subject for some previous months, the writer felt his responsible position. Anxious to meet the expectations of the friends, as was also his respected colleague, he commenced his labours with the resolve, by divine help, to take his stand on the same evangelical principles as those on which his venerable and beloved predecessor had acted, and do his utmost to "convert the sinner from the error of his ways," exalt the Saviour, and raise the Church to a state of zeal and usefulness.

Two things were soon seen to be desirable, and, indeed, essential to permanent prosperity: First, more energy infused into the society, and secondly, the extinction of the debt on the chapel. To accomplish the first of these objects three additional weekly prayer-meetings were established, which are now held in different parts of the district, all numerously attended and efficiently conducted. A fellowship-meeting has commenced on a Saturday night in the chapel-vestry, a good old Methodistical usage that we have never known fail to be useful, and on these occasions we have an average attendance of from fifty to sixty persons. The result is, a much better feeling exists; we have had a pleasing accession to the school, the congregation and the Church; and seldom a week passes without hearing the inquiry from some who are "pricked in their hearts," "What must we do to be saved ?"

At a Circuit tea-meeting, held a few months ago for the purpose of uniting the friends more closely in holy affection, and prompting them to zealous efforts, the subject of chapel-debts was introduced by our valuable friend, Mr. G. Atkins of Lees, and the writer of this account. At the close, the chairman, J. Buckley, Esq., of Carr-hill, said, with

his wonted urbanity and liberality, "Mr. Ridley to-night has put the trustees on their mettle; and I can only say that if the others are willing I shall not be backward, and we shall see what can be done to pay off the entire debt." The generous hint was taken, a few of the friends were seen by the Superintendent of the Circuit at their own homes, and ultimately it was resolved to hold a meeting for consultation on a small and select scale. This meeting was held on the 22nd of October at the house of G. Mayall, Esq. There the subject was canvassed, a subscription commenced, parties appointed to visit the members, seat-holders and congregation; and after THREE DAYS devoted to this object the

WHOLE SUM WAS PROMISED.

Amazed at and yet delighted with our success, we resolved to complete the thing at once. Accordingly, it was announced from the pulpit that a tea-meeting of congratulation would be held in the course of a fortnight, and as it was desirable to have the whole sum paid in by that time, the subscribers would oblige the committee by forwarding their subscriptions at their earliest convenience.

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Mr. Geo. Lawton
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Mr. Josh. Schofield
Mr. Henry Buckley
Mr. Miles Wrigley.
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Mr. Robt. Lawton
Mr. James Dyson
Mr. James Schofield
Mr. Jas. Taylor
Mr. Josh. Mills.
Mr. Peter Andrew
Mr. James Holt
Mr. John Shaw
Mr. C. E. Kershaw
Mr. Thomas Cooper
Mr. Jas. Beamont
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though in proportion to their number they contribute as liberally to the support of that fund as most of the Circuits in the ConRexion. They have done it themselves, and done it cheerfully, promptly, and effectually. Does it not reflect honour on their liberality, zeal and Connexional attachment? Is it not a fine illustration of the power and efficiency of the voluntary principle? Is it not an example worthy of imitation by other Circuits? And would not a similar movement in other places prove highly beneficial to our community, and increase the means of our usefulness a thousandfold?

Never have I in my whole history gone out on a begging-excursion with so much pleasure. Never in any place did I witness the people generally give so wil. lingly, so readily and so cheerfully. The money is not only promised but ACTUALLY PAID. Yes, Mr. Editor, it is PAID. So that we have now one of the best chapels in the whole Connexion, and this chapel FREE FROM DEBT; and the proceeds of the pew-rents will be devoted to the support of the ministry. Would that from this example we could urge other places in the Connexion, where it is well-known the ability exists, "to go and do likewise!"

Aid us, Mr. Editor, in our attemptaid us in your editorial capacity; and if you succeed in any measure you will benefit the Church of Christ in this as you have done in many other respects, and lay the whole Connexion under additional obligations to your talents and zeal. All honour to the noble-minded men whose liberality led the van in this great work, and to all who have so cheerfully responded to the call! Their names are here recorded as a memorial of their worth, that it may be told to their children and to their childrens' children.

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The tea-party of congratulation was held on the 22nd of November. school-room was beautifully decorated for the occasion; about 800 persons sat down to the beverage "which cheers but not inebriates," and numbers had to return, not being able to get in. The choir connected with the chapel rendered essential service. J. Buckley, Esq., most efficiently presided on the occasion, and the meeting was effectively addressed by Revs. H. Watts and Wood, and a number of other friends. Satisfaction and delight beamed in every face, and all unite in saying that it was the best meeting of the kind ever held in Mossley.

Wishing you every comfort, and with

fervent prayers that God may abundantly bless the whole community, I am, my dear Sir, yours affectionately,

J. W. RIDLEY.

Rev. W. Cooke, London.

OPENING A NEW CHAPEL AT LEVELS, THORNE CIRCUIT.-Our new chapel at the Levels was opened for divine worship on the 19th of October, when two interesting and impressive sermons were preached by the Rev. J. Poxon, of Sheffield. The collections, with previous subscriptions (including £50 bequeathed by the late R. Coulman, Esq.), amounted to £101. The cost of the erection, exclusive of ground and materials from the old chapel, is about £130. The friends are still exerting themselves, and it is their determination not to rest till their beautiful little sanctuary is quite free from debt. Great credit is due to our friends at the Levels for the activity and perseverance with which they have devoted themselves to this important undertaking. May the Great Head of the Church graciously pour out his Holy Spirit, and send abun dant prosperity. W. REYNOLDS. HUDDERSFIELD CIRCUIT.For many years we have had a small society in Honley, but an inconvenient place of worship, this place being a rented schoolroom, long and narrow, difficult of access, and indifferently lighted and ventilated. Through the liberality of Mr. J. Roebuck, long the fast friend of our cause there, this want of comfortable accommodation has just been supplied. good-sized and commodious room has been built by him, serving both for a school and chapel, having at one end a ground-floor for a considerable number of children, and at the other an ascending flight of pews for a small congregation of worshippers. On November 5th this place, though not quite finished, was opened for public worship, "sanctified by the word of God and prayer." A sermon was preached by the Rev. J. Stacey to a good congregation. A teameeting was afterwards beld, and was well attended. Mr. W. Haigh was called to the chair, and addresses were delivered by Messrs. Stacey, Crothers, Beaumont, Lockwood, Taylor, Shaw, &c. The opening services were continued the following Sabbath, when two sermons were preached by the Rev. J. Stacey, and one by Mr. J. Dunkerley. At some of the services the place was inconveniently crowded; and at all of them it was to many "the gate of heaven." Mr. Roebuck deserves most honourable mention

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for the erection and intended gift to the Circuit of this sanctuary. For many good deeds he is known to his friends, and now in particular for this, that "he loveth our nation, and hath built us a synagogue."

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J. S. RE-OPENING OF KINNERTON CHAPEL.This chapel, which had been closed for about two years and a-half, was reopened on Sunday, November 16, 1851, when three sermons were preached by the Rev. S. Smith and Mr. C. Shone. The congregations were uncommonly good, and the collections exceeded everything we expected. On the following Tuesday a tea-party was held in the chapel. About 130 took tea together, after which Mr. James Shone was called to preside, and interesting addresses were delivered by S. Smith, T. Bennett, W. Wilkinson and C. Shone. The Pmymynydd singers favoured us with their presence, and greatly enlivened the meeting by their songs of praise. ought to say that great credit is due to Mr. T. Jones, by whose generous efforts the use of this chapel is restored back to the Connexion.

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Our friends at Wepre, who for several years worshipped in a house, have purchased a small chapel, which has been opened since the Conference, and is now very well attended. May the Lord pour out his Spirit upon these churches, and save many souls in them.

Hawarden, Nov. 20, 1851. S. SMITH.

HUDDERSFIELD: MISSIONS ANNIVERSARY. On Sunday week two sermons were preached in High-street Chapel, Huddersfield, by the Rev. J. Bensley, of Halifax, and the Rev. W. Mills, of Ashton-under-Lyne, in behalf of the Methodist New Connexion Missions; and on Monday evening the annual public meeting was held in the same place, W. Martin, Esq., of Altrincham, in the chair. The report stated that the committee rejoiced at the measure of success vouchsafed during the past year. In Canada the labours of the Society's missionaries had been crowned with success, and there had been an increase of 337 members. In Ireland God had recently given glory to his name by signal displays of his power and grace. The societies in Lisburn, Broomhedge and Priesthill, had been favoured with clear indications of God's presence. There had been added

to these societies, in addition to those who might have joined other sections of the Christian Church, about two hundred members. Since the last Conference the Society had commenced operations in

Connaught, and the Rev. James Seymour was now laboriously engaged in that district. In connexion with the home-department the success had been most encouraging. The number of chapels in connexion with the Society was 65; congregations, 531; missionaries, 60; local preachers, 99; members, 4,740; members on trial, 379; deaths, 41; removals, 334; Sunday-schools, 63; scholars, 3,130; teachers, 388. The collections and subscriptions in aid of these missions during the past year, in this town, amounted to £31 10s. 9d.The Chairman said it afforded him very great pleasure to be present on the occasion. They were met for the purpose of reviewing the progress of God's work during the past year in connexion with the missions of the Methodist New Connexion. He was glad to think that there were some bright spots in the history of the past year, and that God had favoured their missions with success. (Hear.) He was quite sure that success bore no proportion to what it ought to have been, and to what it might have been, if their Church as a whole had done its duty to the world and to God. He felt more and more convinced, in looking round upon the Church of Christ, that, on the whole, they were living in a state of the greatest possible debility. (Hear.) They seemed as if they had lost that vitality, energy and power which ought always to characterize the Churches of the Redeemer. If they looked at the rise and progress of Methodism during the first fifty years of its history, they found that wherever the messengers of the Cross went forth they went on conquering and to conquer. Why was it that they did not see this success now? Was it because the Holy Ghost was not as willing to bless the effort now as he was then? Was his gospel less effective ? By no means. It was because those who had received the gospel in their own hearts were holding it there were placing their light under a bushel. (Hear.) In looking over the lives of the early Methodists, he learned that the moment a man found peace himself, he was determined to give it to others. That was the reason why the Word of the Lord ran and was glorified. It was impossible that this energy—this determination to diffuse the blessings of the gospel-could exist in the Church without a corresponding success. (Hear.) If they expected future success, they must infuse into their Churches the missionary spirit; for there was plenty of evidence to prove, that where a Church

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