vicinity of a beautiful spot of Ensom Pen, which the proprietor kindly allowed us to occupy for the occasion. The chapel premises were thronged on the previous evening, when I held a service suitable to the close of the year. At three o'clock on the following morning the chapel doors were again thrown open, when the chapel was immediately filled to overflowing, numbers remaining outside, both in the chapel-yard and in the streets, unable to gain admission. I addressed all classes present, on the necessity of immediate personal dedication to God, in connexion with an exhortation relative to the subsequent engage. ments of the morning. At half-past four o'clock, at which time the service was concluded, all moved in the direction of the river side.

ceeded, I immerse tioned, in the name I had previously rec the spectators shoul places or make the the purpose, until water on the conclus and pronounced the request was implici stirred from the sp versal silence, until that the solemn serv when they moved a decorum and order a in coming, and duri mony. The circur were certainly deep pressive-such also a few years since anticipated; whilst hope that many pres benefited: many wer following sabbath, w the month and of newly baptized were church in christian fe

duced for the first of the Lord.

The number of people was immense. Myself and family overtook them on the road, which was so densely thronged the whole way that we passed with difficulty, while the whole mass, as they moved briskly on, were as silent as at a funeral. Having reached the spot before daylight, and the spectators having arranged themselves on the banks of the stream, which sloped gradually down to the water's edge, the interval was occupied in singing several appropriate hymns, the utmost order and seriousness still prevailing. At about six o'clock I emerged from the rustic booth that had been constructed for my convenience, and commenced the solemnities of the occasion by the usual preliminaries of singing, prayer, and an address. The number of persons who presented themselves before me on a similar occasion in August last was great; but now it seemed as though the whole town and neighbourhood had poured forth their population to the spot. On fronting them from the river's brink,

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again very large. present whose mind while at the water-s never been in a bapti before. Many who h added their names to and many

who had ba

a renewed dedicatio God and to his cause

Salter's Hill.-On January, in a stream males and seven fem by Mr. Reid of Mo the administration meeting was held i school-room, when a by Mr. Reid on chr

se is cпieny of young persons

Berean or bible classes, the pious parents, and some from ons of our noble hand of tract S. Around the chapel is a pulated neighbourhood-a fine christian effort. We have losses by death; and have from our list many names who y been nominal members ime. We have lately elected eacons, and we trust that they urchase to themselves a good boldness in the faith. Our abours in the pulpit are much he sabbath and ragged school 5. Our sick society and female s are doing much good; and ell in peace. Reports from the cieties were read at the meeting, ole addresses given by several rethren. Reference was also he watch-night on the previous when the religious exercises were pleasing character. We trust be a blessed year to many souls gregation. I have given this our state as you have not heard lately. On Thursday evening, 1, notwithstanding the inclemhe weather, eleven believers put by baptism. A large number witnessed this solemn service, addressed by our pastor. On wing Lord's-day these, with four ere publicly welcomed to the ble. Three of the newly-bapchildren of esteemed friends with the church, and three long the adult female bible class nday school. We have several

cepted candidates.

J. B. EY, near Dudley.-Five believers ptized on Feb. 11. Four of these ung persons from our sabbath It was a very interesting service. J. F.

attracted by a goodly number of pers of both sexes gathered together nea stream of water which runs near village, among whom was standing man in a long black gown, with a b in his hand, from which he read a hy which was sung with good effect. Af which he read a portion of scripture a prayed, then, with a long staff in hand, he went down into the fast flowi stream to fathom the water, which w not the cleanest I ever saw. Presen two young men and an interesting looki young woman were handed down in the water,and buried amidst large pie of ice, which the man in the gown call baptizing. The whole, especially t female, bore the cold bath with as mu composure as though it had been in t month of June. The administrator marked that he had been informed by pædobaptist, that the religion of t baptists was a warm weather religi and could not be carried out at all se sons. But, he added, had we been he yesterday we should have been surround by

Mountains and hills robed in white,
All nicely balanced in scales,
Expressive of infinite might,

And ornaments worthy of Wales.

After the immersion the company di persed.—Correspondent.”

Bow, Middlesex.-Mr. Balfern baptize two believers upon a profession of the faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, Nov. 2 One had been a Wesleyan for a numb of years, and though convinced of b lievers baptism in the early part of h christian career, did not till the presen fully put on Christ; the other was th youngest son of a very highly respecte and lamented deacon, making the eight of his esteemed family who have thu followed their Lord and Saviour, an joined his church in this place.

M. A. H.

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Ders, was baptized; and almost every month since that time believers have been buried beneath the waters. had the pleasure of witnessing twelve candidates pass through the baptismal Blood on one occasion. The last sabbath in January, notwithstanding the severity of the frost, six willing candidates went down into the same pool in obedience to their Lord's command. These made up forty since April last. Several backsliders have returned, and our little church has been doubled in less thau a year. God forbid that we should take any glory to ourselves! He that glorieth let him glory in the Lord.

T. T.

were received into th sabbath. And on t month, ten more w Aldis's chapel, kin alterations at Park happy to add, that thousand persons the glad tidings of Hall; so that from sown among so mar sanguine that we s glorious harvest.

CHALFORD, Glou favour of God. pleasure in recor

been in existence up years, and was serv Rev. J. Dean) up Never, we believe, more promising st In Jane last, Mr. F teign, received an to the pastorate, Already have his la with success. On

EARBY, Yorkshire. On Lord's-day, Feb. 25, three persons were baptized on a profession of faith in the Redeemer, by Mr. J. M. Ryland. In consequence of the severity of the weather it was deemed advisable to attend to the ordinance where there was a baptistry. Our esteemed brother Bennett kindly volunteered the use of his chapel, and aided by giving an appropriate address on the occasion. The attendance was good; and there is reason to hope that some beneficial impressions were produced. Next sabbath the candidates were admitted to fellowship. May they be kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation!

WROTHAM, Borough Green.-Two candidates publicly put on the Lord Jesus by baptism, as an emblem of his death and resurrection, Feb. 25. Mr. Robinson, the minister, discoursed from the words, "Search the scriptures," to an attentive congregation. It is to be hoped that brighter days are dawning here, and that many are awaking from a state of lethargy to concern for the salvation of their souls.

W. R. J.

14, five believers p tism, and others a follow. The bapt

centre of the old renders the service On the occasion r dreds flocked to w Mr. Ayers preache baptism in the eve attentive audience.

IRVINE, Scotland. spondents says, "U marriage my wife Independent churc been unsettled on years ago, whereup pedobaptist books established in her the more she read t

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reviving this drooping cause. On sabbath evening, e had the pleasure of again ordinance of baptism adminccordance with the primitive pastor, Dr. Perrey, preached ed congregation on the subtism, after which he led five two males into the water, -ed them. Three were teachers ath school. We believe that sions were produced. Several waiting for baptism and felIf you could favour us with a Facts on baptism for distriour next service you would J. B. H.

ONE.-It always affords me ure to be able to report the truth in the locality in which well as to hear reports of its elsewhere. On Wednesday arch 14, our pastor, Mr. Jones, hree believers in the Lord of whom had been Wesleyans. was from the words, "And ldren shall be taught of the great shall be the peace of n;" and was characterised by plainness, and power. We able to report again shortly.

R. B. ■, Salter's Hall.—Mr. Todd, sbury, commenced his labours f the church here on the first January. On Monday even22, he baptized two females, m, the daughter of the writer, a baptized household. J. C. YSAMEY.- Six believers in e baptized by Mr. Brunt, and added to the church on afternoon. Notwithstanding ency of the weather, the scene sting. We trust there are

the ordinance of baptism was administe to five believers by our pastor, Mr. Price, upon a profession of their rep ance towards God, and faith in our L Jesus Christ. Two of them were you from our sabbath school, who, at av ea age, have taken up the cross to fol the Lamb whithersoever he goeth. M they be so preserved by Divine grace, t they may be found walking in the path piety to the end of their days! T.

NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE, Newco Chapel.-On March 4, at a juvenile s vice, after a sermon to the young by A Davies, one of the Sunday scholars, lamb of the fold, was baptized on a p fession of faith in the Good Shepherd

NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS.-We fi it necessary again to explain, though have done so several times, that reports baptisms, and intelligence of proceeding among the baptists, are at all times accept ble. Any of our friends, residing wherev they may, who have anything of this chara without waiting for a special appointmen ter to communicate, can send such repor to do so either by us or any other person All that we require of our correspondents that they send their address in full, for this be not done, whatever the news may b it is not inserted. We wish also that ou friends would write the names of places and persons in a very plain hand, and send thei letters early in the preceding month. Som are always late; which causes inconveni ence, delay, and disappointment. News, to be news, should be sent immediately on the events taking place to which they refer. But some delay them for weeks, and even months.

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pare what followed for the press, we were astounded! Our first feeling was to tear up and throw the worthless record into the fire, but a sense of duty to the cause of truth and consistency restrained We therefore give it; only suppressing the names of the parties, which are given in full; although in so doing we have some doubt as to whether we ought not to have published them entire, as a warning against such strange and inconsistent conduct. What could be the motives of the parties? We presume they were sinister; for they could not arise from principle without the most gross violation of its dictates.

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