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authority, and are, therefore, indisputable. We wish Englishmen would make themselves familiar with the true character of Popery.

THE UNION HARMONIST. A Selection of Sacred Music, consisting of Original and Standard Pieces, Anthems, &c., suilable for use in Sunday Schools, Congregations and Musical Societies. Arranged by THOMAS CLARK of Canterbury. 12mo. Pp. 256. London: Sunday School Union, 60, Paternoster-row.

This is a cheap and portable edition of the "Union Harmonist," published by the Sunday School Union.

It con

tains all the pieces entire which were comprised in the larger and more expensive edition, except the piano part, which is omitted to reduce the price to the lowest minimum. Thus a great body of the more elevated kind of vocal music is placed within the reach of almost the poorest persons in the land.

UNCLE TOM'S CABIN; or, Negro Life in the Slave States of America. By HARRIET BEECHER STOWE. The Publisher's Trade Edition. The one hundredth thousand. London: Piper, Brothers, and Co., Paternoster-row.

This edition is a marvel. We have

here the whole work, well printed in small type, put up in a convenient pocket-size, and stitched in a neat wrapper, for sixpence. It is only when a book is poured forth in torrents of tens of thousands that it can be offered at such a price. The wrapper announces this as the one hundredth thousand. The book is now offered at a price which puts it fairly within the reach of the million. See advertisement on the wrapper of our “Juvenile” for the prescnt month.

BIBLE EXERCISES; or, Scripture References for Schools and Families. By Miss ANN. London: R. Theobald, 26, Paternoster-row.

We have here an excellent plan devised for stimulating and encouraging children to search the Scriptures, and become well grounded in the knowledge of Bible facts and evangelical doctrine.

THE PRINCIPLES AND DUTIES OF CONGREGATIONALISTS. By the Rev. JOHN HARRIS, D.D. London: Jackson and Walford.

A very superior lecture. Like all that comes from the same pen-clear, forcibie, refined, and truly eloquent.

MEMOIRS AND RECENT DEATHS.

MEMOIR OF MRS. HARRIET
BURNLEY, BATLEY.

HARRIET, the wife of Mr. John Burnley, was born in London on the 20th of December, 1805. After a residence there of twelve years the family removed to Batley, in the West Riding of Yorkshire. Her mother, being pious, felt deeply for the spiritual and eternal welfare of her child. Her concern was shown in the sacred instructions which she repeatedly imparted to her. The result of this was soon seen. While yet a girl, Harriet was the subject of serious impressions, which were confirmed by attending the Sabbathschool in connexion with the Independent Chapel, Moorfield, London. The precise period, however, when she was made a partaker of salvation through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus has not been ascertained. It appears to have occurred during the time that the late pious and devoted minister of Christ, the Rev. T. Batty, was in the Leeds Circuit-a period still remembered by many as being the time when they, with our

departed sister, were brought out of darkness into marvellous light.

To this period sister Burnley often referred with deep and holy emotion. The genuineness of her conversion was never questioned. The purity of her life afforded undeniable evidence of the change which had been wrought in her heart; the tree having been made good, the fruit was good also. The love of Christ shown in his death on the cross was a theme ou The which she delighted to dwell. tribute of her heart and life she most gladly devoted to him who had given himself for her. Often would she singWere the whole realms of Nature mine, That were a present far too small, Love so amazing, so divine,

Demands my soul, my life, my all!

Her pilgrimage through life was not marked by many striking circumstances. Diffidence of spirit and love of retirement were prominent traits in her characLike Isaac, she loved to meditate. In the year 1827 she was married to Mr. John Burnley. The union was at

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tended with mutual happiness. husband, in testifying to her worth, states, "She was always an affectionate partner, willing to share with me not only the joys, but the sorrows of life."

As a mother, she was remarkably tender-hearted, she felt deeply for her children; with them she would frequently expostulate on the vast importance of devoting their youth to God. And though all her children were not saved at the time of her death, yet she departed this life confiding in the promise, "All thy children shall be taught of God." May they prepare to meet their mother in heaven! As a member of the Church of Christ she was regular in her attendance upon the services of the sanctuary. On returning home, many a time would she say, Lord, I have loved the habitation of thy house, and the place where thy honour dwelleth." She also very much prized her classmeeting. The communion of saints was sweet. The Bible, too, was her treasure. She knew not how sufficiently to estimate it-its price was above rubies. She was, during her illness, borne up by its exceedingly great and precious promises. As a friend our

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For several years prior to her removal hence, she was the subject of severe affliction. At times her spirit was sorely distressed-her heart well-nigh overwhelmed; but again and again was she led to the rock, the shadow of which is so relieving in this weary land.

Several years previous to her decease she was seized with typhus fever; at which time she was occasionally delirious. Her mind even then roamed mainly among sacred things. She talked, though confusedly, about God, and Christ, and Heaven. From this illness she recovered, but was soon again called to go through the fire.

A son whom she dearly loved became a victim of that scourge to youth-consumption. She saw him waste away before her. But the bitterness of this cup was, to a great extent, taken away by the testimony that he had left behind

that he was gone to be with Jesus. It was to her no ordinary enjoyment, no common comfort, to think that she had a child in heaven.

Some time after her son's death, she became herself the subject of a spinal affliction, which ended in her death. The pain which she endured could not be deseribed. She had to pass through troublesome days, and wearisome nights. Her medical attendant thought that change of air might be of service. This was tried. Several watering - places were visited, but to no effect. It was evident to all that her sickness would be unto death. Mrs. Scargill, her sister-in-law, said unto her, a little before her departure, "I hope you are still trusting in Jesus?" she replied,

""Tis all my hope, and all my plea,

For me the Saviour died!"

And on her son Joshua saying, "Mother, you will soon be at-home!" she answered, "Yes, my lad; and it will be for ever-home for ever! The trials of life will soon be past, the conflict will soon be over, and the prize obtained. For me to live is Christ, but to die is gain.' Reference being made, by one of the friends in the room, to the enjoyments of the heavenly world, she said, "There my best friends, my kindred dwell, There God my Saviour reigns! "There shall I be,

"Far from a world of grief and sin, With God eternally shut in."

To her son she said, "I have the assurance that, when this the earthly house of my tabernacle is dissolved, I have a building of God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens." A short time after this she sweetly fell asleep in Jesus in the month of July, 1851.

Thou art gone to the grave, but we will not deplore thee,

Though sadness and darkness encompass thy tomb,

Thy Saviour has passed through its portals before thee,

And the lamp of his love was thy guide through its gloom.

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of twenty-four years she entered into the marriage state, and afterwards became the mother of five children, two sons and three daughters.

About the year 1791, the family removed to the neighbourhood of Potterhill, where her husband and sons were employed in the mines, and where one of her sons lost his life by falling down a pit seventy yards deep.

This sad calamity was the means of leading her to seek salvation. She saw

that she was a sinner; she felt her guilt, she mourned over it, she prayed for pardon, and it pleased God graciously to forgive her sins. Her evidence of acceptance was remarkably clear, and for nearly fifty years she retained her confidence in God. She at once united with our Potter-hill Society, and to the day of her death was a consistent and useful member. Her husband was an irreligious man, and often tried to prevent her attending the means of grace; but her heart was fixed, and she felt determined that she would never pay him the compliment of going to hell with him. He once locked the house-door to prevent her going to the chapel, but when he saw her getting through the window he allowed her to go. Blessed be God, she was at length made the instrument of his conversion to God; her holy example, her pious conversation and fervent prayers, were answered in his salvation. He became a member of the same Society, and she saw him die a happy death.

In relating her experience, she often mentioned two instances of divine providence with peculiar emotions. She used to say, "One day I fell under the wheel of a cart; but I cried out, 'Lord, save me!' and I sustained no harm. And at another time my house caught fire, and completely surrounded me in its flames, but God was my help, and preserved me from death; blessed be his holy name !"

During the last few years of her life, she had many trials and afflictions to endure; but in patience she possessed her soul, and glorified God in the midst of her sufferings. When her hearing failed her, and she could no longer listen to God's holy word in his house, she felt unspeakably thankful that the organ of vision was unimpaired, and that she could see to read the Scriptures without any artificial aid, at the advanced age of more than four-score years.

Long before death, she was delivered from the fear of it, and had a desire to depart to be with Christ. She was confined to her room for twelve weeks; and though she suffered much bodily pain,

yet her soul was serene and happy. As she drew near the valley of the shadow of death, she feared no evil, for God was with her. She gave instructions about her funeral sermon, and selected a hymn to be sung over her grave. At length the messenger came, her pains ceased, her eyes were dim, her voice was still, and she went to heaven. She died October 17th, 1851, aged four-score and four years.

RECENT DEATHS.

BROTHER CHRISTOPHER OVINGTON, of Christer's Pit, in this Circuit, met with his death on the 13th inst., from a contusion received the day before by the contact of two colliery-waggons, while he was at work on the line. Our late brother was a member and local preacher. May we hear the voice of this Providence, crying, "Be ye, therefore, also ready; for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of Man cometh." T. G. R. Newcastle-upon-Tyne. July 21, 1852.

DIED, on the 9th of July, 1852, Mr. Joseph Hague, of Astle, in the Macclesfield Circuit, in the fifty-second year of his age. For many years our esteemed brother has not only been a consistent member but also a leader and efficient local preacher in our community. He was much beloved by his Christian brethren, and a great blessing to many in the neighbourhood, where he had long resided. For several months his health had been in a declining state; and a short time previous to his dissolution he was seized with a fit of apoplexy, which greatly affected both body and mind; still, however, he retained the use of his reason and his confidence in the Redeemer, and departed this life in the pleasing Christian prospect of being for ever with the Lord.

T. WATERHOUSE. BROTHER WILLIAM FOWLER, on Wednesday, September 8th, was released from a severe and protracted affliction, and safely conducted to his Father's house above. In early life he gave himself to God, and did great honour to his Christian profession. For many years he sustained important offices in the Church, and was extensively useful, especially as a leader, having generally two or three large classes under his care. Genuine piety and ardent zeal, combined with all the essential elements of a good natural disposition, rendered him a general favourite, and secured the confidence and esteem of all who knew him. To Park Place Society he proved

a special blessing. His time, and talents, and property, were cheerfully devoted to its service; and many living witnesses can testify that he did not labour in vain.

At length his noble and vigorous energies gave way. A season of physical and mental suffering ensued, and for upwards of two years he was confined to a bed of languishing. His was a most painful and mysterious dispensation of Providence. To his most intimate friends it was quite inexplicable. But the Lord hath "his way in the whirlwind and in the storm, and the clouds are the dust of his feet;" and where all is thus wrapped up in inscrutable mystery, it

is our duty to be still and know that he is God. The Lord may hide his face for a season, but he will not cast off his people, nor forsake them that trust in him. Of this the experience of our dear brother furnished a striking example. Towards the close of life a state of consciousness revived. He was perfectly tranquil and serene; and turning to his devoted and ever affectionate wife, he said, "I have a desire to depart and to be with Christ, which is far better." It was enough. The desire was granted, and without a struggle or a sigh he fell asleep in Jesus, in the 56th year of his age. Liverpool. WM. BAGGALY.

CONNEXIONAL DEPARTMENT.

THE STATE OF THE CONNEXION.

THE general state of the Connexion is encouraging. Not only have we peace but signs of prosperity. We have not as yet received for publication any accounts of the results of the special services lately held in our various Circuits to promote the prosperity of the work of God. The time is too early for this, but we have received incidental statements of an encouraging kind from Burslem, Leeds, Longton, and several other Çircuits, from which it appears that ministers and friends are hard at work. Moreover, the demand for class books has been unusually large of late, and we have found this on former occasions a good indication. With our chapel-debts reduced, and our funds in a healthy state-with undisturbed peace in our borders and strong Connexional attachment pervading our people, we ought this year to make considerable advancement in personal piety, and in our aggressions upon the empire of darkness. This is our time for work, and enterprize, and prayer. We are called to these duties by voices within and without: God and man loudly summon us to activity, nor shall we labour in vain. The account of the Canadian Conference by Mr. N. C. Gowan, one of our missionaries in Canada, will be read with interest. It delights our hearts to know that the good work in Canada is progressing. The brethren in this distant land have our sympathies, our affections, and our prayers. We should be glad to hear a little oftener from that side of the Atlantic. Why should we not reciprocate more freely

the sentiments of brotherly affection and Connexional interest?

The communication from Mr. Wilson at Bristol will gratify our friends. Now we have a chapel opened in that populous and important city, our Connexion may be regarded as being fairly launched there; and we pray that the labours of our devoted brother may be abundantly owned of God.

Now our debts are done away, and some heavy expenses have been met, we hope the Connexion will be in a position to get on a little faster in the Home Mission Department. We ought at least to open one new station every year. Australia, too, is presenting claims which cannot much longer be neglected without a very obvious disregard to the claims of friends and the clear voice of Providence. We have already many excellent friends there, and each month, almost each week, adds to the number, and for years to come that number will continue to increase. It is now becoming almost as important to establish a cause in Australia as to continue exerting interests in Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, &c. If we do not send out missionaries to that part of the world soon, we shall lose hundreds of our members--many, indeed, of our best members-people in the prime of life-people of energy, of earnest piety, of pecuniary means, able and willing to help us in extending the Redeemer's kingdom. The Primitive Methodists and the Wesleyan Association have sent out agents there, and surely the time has come when the

Methodist New Connexion ought and must send out agents to that colony. To carry out these purposes, however, our income must be increased. (See address from the Missionary Committee, page 497.)

We are glad to see that our ministers and friends at Liverpool have made an opening at Birkenhead. All the Connexion will wish them prosperity in their laudable enterprise. (See Mr. Baggaly's communication.)

THE CANADIAN CONFERENCE.

JUDGING that it would be acceptable to your numerous readers to receive an account of our late Annual Conference, I was requested by my brethren to furnish you with a sketch.

At ten o'clock on Wednesday morning, June 2nd, 1852, the Rev. William McClure, as president, and the Rev. N. C. Gowan, as secretary, took their seats at their respective tables. A large number of representatives, both cleric and laic, together with several spectators, were present. The opening service was begun with those beautiful lines

And are we yet alive,

And see cach other's face? After singing the above hymn, the president offered up a prayer most appropriate to the occasion. At the conclusion of the religious services and the organization of the Conference, the Rev. J. H. Robinson was by ballot chosen president, and the Rev. J. C. Watts secretary. A prayer-meeting was then held to supplicate the throne of heavenly grace on behalf of the Conference. It was a time to be remembered, a precious season of great refreshing; and the earnest prayers and responses rising from all parts of the sacred temple, proved that "the King was in our midst." The newly-elected president, upon taking the chair, delivered a very feeling, systematic, business-like and appropriate address, which was listened to with the most profound attention. In the evening the Rev. J. Caswell preached, but not having heard him I cannot speak of his discourse; however, I doubt not but that, as usual, he was heard with delight and profit. On Thursday evening, the Rev. D. Bettes preached an excellent sermon in a most solemn and feeling manner. On Friday, the Rev. the Secretary delivered a very instructive discourse; and on Saturday, unexpcetedly to him, the Rev. Mr. Shaw was called upon to preach. His discourse showed that, though suddenly called upon,

he was nevertheless ready for the discharge of his high and holy duty.

On Sabbath, at nine o'clock A.M., there was a public prayer-meeting, conducted by the esteemed superintendent of the Welland Canal Circuit. At ten our newly-arrived General Superintendent delivered one of the very best discourses which the Conference has ever had the pleasure of hearing. Never was a chapel more crowded than on this occasion, yet it could not contain over one half of the multitude who came, 66 even from afar," to be present upon this highly-interesting occasion, the chapel-yard having been filled with carriages; the fences on both sides of the road for a long distance were also lined with horses and carriages. The wheeled vehicles alone numbered about one hundred, and there were, we suppose, nearly double that number of saddle-horses. From the above facts, you will readily perceive that the congregation must be numbered by HUNDREDS.

At the close of the president's sermon, brethren T. O. Atkins and J. Kershaw, after an examination before the whole congregation, were presented by the Rev. James Hales, one of our oldest and most esteemed ministers, for ordination. These brethren were then, by prayer, exhortation, and the imposition of hands by the Revs. J. H. Robinson, J. Bell, and J. Wilkinson, solemnly set apart to the work of the Christian ministry.

At two o'clock, P.M., the Conference love-feast was held. This was one of the most spiritual and profitable services connected with our recent Conference. The IIoly Spirit from on high was shed in rich effusion upon the brethren, many of whom spoke with great liberty, appropriateness, and spiritual power. There was indeed a feast of love and a flowing of soul. At the conclusion of this service, the Lord's Supper was administered by the Revs. W. McClure and J. Hales, when a large number of both ministers and laymen partook of the emblems of the broken body and shed blood of the precions Jesus. It was indeed a memorable time. In the evening, at six o'clock, our much beloved Assistant General Superintendent, Rev. W. McClure, preached a highly-instructive discourse. The congregation was large, and doubtless would have been as overflowing as was the morning assembly, had it not been for the very unfavourable and threatening state of the weather.

On Monday evening, the Annual Conference Missionary Meeting was held. The chair was ably filled by Rev. W. McClure, and resolutions were moved

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