clandestine trade in American vessels, under some neutral flag; in which nefarious business there is reason to fear they have been too successful. By the vigilance, however, of this Institution, they have been in part defeated. A valuable ship was seized in the Thames, which has been condemned and sold; and the produce, about eleven thousand pounds, disposed of in such a way as is likely to render the proper officers very active in making

future discoveries.

A Letter was read from an African (a Prince, we believe) expressive of his gratitude for the advantages, civil and religious, which he bad derived from his education in this country.

It appears that a native of Africa, named ISAACs, who had arrived at Sierra Leone, gave it as his opinion that the celebrated traveller, Mr. Mungo Park, was not dead, as had been generally supposed: he states, That he had been his guide through a part of the country; and must have heard of his death had it happened. We understand that Isaacs had engaged to go in search of him; and should he succeed in finding him, is to obtain the reward of a thousand dollars.

The Thanks of the Meeting were voted to the Committee, for their useful services. On the motion of the Marquis of Lansdowne, Thanks were also voted to Zach. Macaulay, Esq. the Secretary, for his gratuit ous and disinterested exertions. Mr. Wilberforce and other gentle men enlarged on the commendable zeal of that gentleman in the discharge of his office; and particularly in the seizure of the ship, before mentioned; and for his disinterested conduct in relinquishing a handsome proportion of its forfeiture, to which, as the detector of the affair, he was entitled. The gratitude of the Meeting was expressed by voting to that gentleman a piece of plate, of the value of £50.

It was truly gratifying to see noble men and gentlemen of the first character assembled on this occasion, anxious to promote the cause of

Humanity, and to repair, as far as it is possible, the mischiefs occasioned by the horrible trade in slaves. Marquis Lansdowne, Lord Gambier, W. Wilberforce, W. Morton Pitt, Esqs, were of the number.

Although it be not the direct object of this Institution to diffuse the light of the gospel among the natives of Africa, yet, by promoting civilization and commerce, we trust that the way will be prepared for the introduction of Missionaries and Bibles; and that the cause of Religion will ultimately be promoted by its laudable efforts.

We are sorry to find that the Funds of this Society are not replenished in a degree proportioned to the greatness of the objects they have in view; and sincerely hope that the affluent will come forward and generously afford their aid.

French Prisoners of War.

IN 1807, the Missionary Society printed 3000 copies of Doddridge's Rise and Progress, somewhat abridged, in the French language; and caused them to be distributed among those distressed captives; which were received with acceptance, and it is hoped have been useful.

Since the above edition has been exhausted, repeated demands have been made in various quarters for a further supply; but the present state of the funds, and the extensive nature of the Society's permanent engagements, do not render it adviseable for the Directors to undertake another edition: they have, therefore, laudably declined it; which has induced a few friends to engage in printing an edition of 3000 copies by private subscription; and relying on the accustomed liberality of the religious public, they have commenced the Work; which will (including carriage to the several depots of prisoners of war) cest full 200..

As many of the readers of this Magazine may be desirous of contributing to this benevolent work, it has been thought advisable to announce, that Contributions will be

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received by Joseph Reyner, Esq. 50, Mark Lane; the Rev. G. Burder, 53, Hatton Garden; or Mr. J. Taru, 12, Spa Fields.

Provincial Intelligence.

Dec. 27, 1809, a chapel was opened at Stokesley, a markettown in the north riding of York shire. Mr. Jackson, of Green Hammerton, preached in the morning, from Hag. ii. 19; Mr. Arundel, of Whitby, in the afternoon, from Psalm xxxv. 8; and Mr. Muscut, of Darlington, in the evening, from Revelations xix. 12. A Society was formed in May, 1895, by a few ministers, in the central part of Yorkshire, for the purpose of supporting an Itinerant to be employed in that part of the county, called Cleaveland. A suitable instrument for the work was found in the person of Mr. W. Hinmers. The removal of some labourers, and the death of others, introduced him to an extensive field; which is now yielding a delightful increase, thro' the blessing of God, upon his unwearied exertions. The congregations are large, considering the incommodious places where they met, and the state of the population. The meeting place at Stokesley was an upper room: being too small for the congregation, and even dangerous when crowded, it was determined to build a chapel; for which a lady at York has given land; and the people have subscribed among themselves £140. The subscrip tions, however, having fallen much short of the expenditure, the friends are constrained to look for pecuniary. assistance to their Christian brethren in other parts. happy to add, that another itinerant has been lately engaged for another district in the same county, who is principally supported by a gentleman who is the Treasurer to the Society.

ORDINATION.

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Nov. 7. Mr. Barnes. from Hoxton Academy, was ordained pastor of the church of Christ at the Old Meet

We are glad to hear that a Penitentiary for the Reception and Reform of Young Female Convicts, is preparing in the City of Dublin. A Penitentiary for the Reform of Young Criminals of the Male Sex, was established in the year 1801, since which 241 persons have been admitted. The happiest effects have resulted from this Institution.

The Meeting of the Bedfordshire Union of Christians will be held at Bedford on the 23d of May; when Mr. Hughes, of Battersea, and Mr. Castleden, of Woburn, are expected to preach.