RELIGIOUS. THE WORKINGS OF WILLINGHOOD IN NORTH WALES.-In the year 1885, there was a debt of £18,000 standing upon the chapels of the Welsh Calvinistic Methodists in the county of Carnarvon, North Wales. From that time to the present year (1855), the additional sum of £20,000 has been expended by the same denomination in erecting and repairing chapels in the same county; yet, at the present moment, there is only £8,000 remaining unpaid upon all the chapels of the Calvinistic Methodists in the county; so that in the course of the last twenty years, a sum of not less than £30,000 has been collected in this mountainous barren country for the purpose of building and repairing chapels for the above denomination alone; the greater part of which has been contributed by the workingclasses, and all from the free will of the people, without rate or compulsion.-Rev. J. Jones, Talsarn, in a speech delivered at Cupel Coch, at the foot of Snowdon. LIBERATION OF RELIGION SOCIETY.-It affords us satisfaction in being able to state that this Society at its annual meeting, April 25, reported that its affairs were in a more prosperous and promising condition. The income was beyond that of any former year, the local organizations were more complete, friends were increasing, and the business was conducted upon a more efficient system, especially in reference to parliamentary matters. This is as it should be; but it is only as it might have been years ago, if a fair hearing had been allowed at the early meetings of the society; instead of which, it then seemed as if we were only called together to hear the speeches of a select few and applaud them. We hope to see no more of that. THE WESLEYANS OF THE UNITED STATES are said to be about to erect a cathedral at Washington! THE ANTI-BIBLE MOVE -It appears on unquesti that towards the latter en several domiciliary visits v district of Nice by partie headed by a magistrate, in These perquisitions were c the houses of members of gion, themselves Sardinia English gentleman residin one was also made upon a all his drawers, cupboards, ransacked, "without incivi but solely on the plea searching for bibles." THE RECEIPTS OF THE W DIST MISSIONARY SOCIET ending 31st December, I £111,048 14s. 4d. The d to £15,723 19s. 7d., which £19,501 11s. 10d. ACT OF UNIFORMITY. Review states, that in the d "out of above 800 parish than 300 preferred their cree GENERAL THIEVES IN PLACES OF thieves drive a profitable worship, is a fact better k the pious frequenters of the the public. An illustrat however, was disclosed on at Guildhall. On the pe committed by Alderman list of fashionable chapels. nedy took the novel step congregations to be on th "appointments" noted d Weigh House chapel, St. Bedford-row; Surrey chap street, St. John's Wood. years old has been commit lebone magistrate for robb new baptist chapel, Regent' OF WHEAT IN ENGLAND t quarter of the present year, than 50 per cent. higher the quarter of 1853 that ended March, but 9s. 7d. per quarter vas in the beginning of 1854. r cent. dearer than it was in er cent. dearer than it was in has been cheaper than it was O have been potatoes. ROM PERTH TO EDINBURGH fast, near Corstorphine, when first-class carriage flew open, oy, six years old, was pitched embankment. When the stopped, the agonized father an engine, expecting to find ned or killed; but the little nd at Corstorphine station, d walked, with only a slight an annuity of one shilling a day for the rest of his life.-The whole annual sum expended on literature, including newspapers, in Great Britian, is five millions; whilst the amount spent in intoxicating drinks is fifty-four millions. LUNATICS. In the city of London,without any increase of population,-the number of lunatic poor has doubled within the memory of some of the guardians; and the cause has baffled their inquiries. Some are inclined to attribute this dreadful visitation to excess of eagerness and strife in commercial pursuits, or in mental exertions; others, to diet; and some partially to the effects of railway travelling. MOUNT VESUVIUS. An eruption far greater than has been known for many years has taken place. The King and Queen of Naples, and thousands of people have visited the mountain. An English gentleman had the temerity to light his cigar at the torrent of burning lava. CHINA. Recent intelligence refers to the defeat of the insurgents at Shanghai and Canton, by the Imperialists, who followed up their success by inflicting the most cruel and sanguinary vengeance on their opponents. NINETY-FIVE THOUSAND THREE HUN. DRED AND THIRTY-TWO persons were married in the last quarter of the year 1854. The number exceeds the average, but is less than that of the corresponding quarter of 1853. THE PANAMA RAILWAY.-There is now daily communication by rail between the Pacific and Atlantic; trains on the Panama Railway conveying passengers from ocean to ocean, in three hours, with great regularity. THE LIVERPOOL PARISH CLOCKS have been set in motion after twelve month's inglorious repose. They were stopped by order of the churchwardens, because a churchrate was refused at the annual vestry. THE BISHOP OF GIBRALTAR has arrived at Balaklava, for the purpose of consecrating the ground in which so many of our brave troops lie interred. He will also consecrate the ground at Constantinople on his return. darkness, which, thougn always repuisea, | given up nis projected vi result in the loss of many valuable lives. war. General Canrobert, Troops are arriving at the Crimea in great in-chief of the French army numbers. It is said they now number The Marquis of Lansdow 200,000 bayonets, which will enable them House of Lords that about to enter upon a new plan of operations-to | had already been sacrificed Marriages. April 13, at Myddfai Independent chapel, | above place, to Mary Elizabe near Llandovery, by Mr. Jarot, Swansea, of Samuel Tuffnell, Esq, Mr. Griffith John, of Swansea, to Miss grand-daughter of Stephen Margaret Jane Griffiths, daughter of David Camden Villa, the Vale, Ra Griffiths, for many years a missionary in Madagascar, in which island Miss Griffiths was born. The newly-married couple are going to the missionary field in China, for which Mr. John was recently ordained in Ebenezer chapel, Swansea. April 20, at the baptist chapel, Fleet, Lincolnshire, Mr. R. Tennant, to Miss C. Allam, both of Holbeach. April 24, at the baptist chapel, Woodgate, Loughborough, by Mr. Goadby, Mr. John Bennett, to Miss Clara Musson. April 25, at College-street baptist chapel, Northampton, W. R. Smith, Esq., of Merthyr Tydvil, to Martha, only daughter of W. Pickering, Esq., of Moulton Park. April 25, at Angel-street chapel, Worces. ter, by Mr. A. G. Fuller, baptist minister of Cardiff, father of the bridegroom, Mr. Wm. M. Fuller, of Wolverhampton, to Eliza, daughter of the late Mr. Bulford, of Green Hill, Worcester. April 26, at the baptist chapel, Gamlingay, by Mr. E. Manning, Mr. Nathaniel Warner Johnson, of Cambridge, to Catherine Sarah, third daughter of David Paine, Esq., Manor Farm, Gamlingay. April 28, at Cavendish baptist chapel, Ramsgate, by Mr. R. Morris of Clifton, assisted by Mr. W. B. Davies of Margate, Mr. B. Copeland Etheridge, minister of the April 28, at the baptist ch Lancashire, by Mr. Nich Haworth, of Reedsholme, Heyworth, Crawshawbooth. first marriage in this chape sented his young friends copy of the sacred script members of the church. April 30, at the baptist c by Mr. T. L. Davies, Roge Lion's Hall, to Sarah Jane, of the late Mr. Francis Ste May 1, at Archdeacon-la Leicester, by Mr. T. Stev Taylor, of Northampton, daughter of Mr. W. Scott, c May 7, at Newcourt bap castle-on-Tyne, by Mr. Is William Hare, to Miss Bai May 9, at Bond-street by Mr. Lomas, baptist mini Godfrey Lever Spyer, of V to Mary Ann, only survivin late Mr. Samuel Pochin, of May 10, at Egham-hill Hoby, D.D., baptist minist Swinburne, Esq., of Alton to Matilda, only daughter ton Mills, Esq., of Kingsw field-green, Surrey. the French. e parsonage, Woodnesboro', Kent, Thomas Harvey, Esq. r of his age. He had been a e baptist church, Eythorne, a deacon thirty-six, and treaHe died very suddenly on Good g while entering his study. markable for his care of his ove to the church, and for of his attendance. He leaves Four daughters to weep at his Er. R. Burnett, of Algarkirk, mirty years superintendent of nool and leader of the singing apel, Sutterton, Lincolnshire. oicing in hope, Clara, widow 1 Bodger, of Standford, Beds., ghter of the Rev. John Broad, r, of Hitchin. are excellent.] Mr. John Nock was born at Tewkesbury, in 1791. Deserted by her husband, his pious mother removed to Cradley with her three boys. John was in due time apprenticed to a master who removed to Shrewsbury. Here he was led to the baptist chapel, where he heard Mr. Palmer. He was convinced of sin, brought to the cross of Christ for mercy and salvation, and was baptized in 1801. He returned to Cradley in 1806, and was one of the little church formed by Mr. S. Pearce of Birmingham, in the house of Mr. Hilditch. He became a teacher of a little sabbath school, which met in his bedchamber. In 1803 he was chosen a deacon, and a small chapel was built, which was greatly enlarged in 1816; to pay for which Mr. N. travelled and collected nearly £250. Mr. N., like other men, bad his trials, troubles, and losses, but he always acted the christian. Towards the close of - Cheltenham, aged 72, the life he found comfort in the promises. He ks, for many years an Inde- would repeat favourite verses of hymns, but cer in Paris. He was younger the 15th of John was his delight. Prayer ebrated Matthew Wilks, and seemed to be his element, and praise his Wilks, Esq., formerly mem-joy. Patience, too, had her perfect work. His last audible words were, "Though thou slay me, yet I will trust in thee." He died, Nov. 9, 1854. At his funeral sermon overderer was then arrested, convinced, and conflowing crowds attended. One unhappy wanverted, who has since died in peace and hope. r. C. Carrick, aged 63. Mr. the first promoters of the Tunbridge Wells; and was eted deacon of the church hoboth chapel. the residence of his brother, -et, Oxford Street, where he ng while soliciting subscripon for the re-building of his v. D. Harrison, for upwards ears pastor of the IndepenWhitstable, in Kent. s. Mary Goodliffe, of Morcott, 86. Mrs. G. was for the f her long life a highly-reer of the ancient General ain that village. Pious, inuseful, she adorned the progospel she loved, and her ong be cherished with affecnumerous descendants. From his Mr. Henry Coales. Hill enjoyed the advantages of a godly parentage. youth he was seriously thoughtful; and his parents had the great joy of seeing him, and all their children, walking in the truth. He was baptized in 1830, and in 1850 was chosen a deacon of the baptist church at Thrapston-an office which had been used well by his father and grandfather. His health was generally feeble; and his departure somewhat sudden, for the symptoms had not previously become alarming. Mr. H. was rather reserved in his manners; but his piety was simple and unaffected. He was a man of sterling integrity, judicious, and kind-hearted; and his death is widely lamented. He died Dec. 13, 1854, aged 50. |