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and that the trustees of the Mission Church in Bancker-street be furnished with a copy of this resolution signed by the chairman and secretary.” Extract from the minutes, 29th April, 1823.

JONATHAN LITTLE, Chairman.]
JOHN R. MURRAY, Secretary.

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ON Saturday 29th of March, Christ Church, in Anthony-street, was consecrated to the service of Almighty God, by the Right Rev. Bishop Hobart, who preached the sermon.

The erection of this chaste and splendid edifice, reflects great honour on the spirit and enterprize of the Rev. Dr. Lyell, (Rector,) and his people, The site is very favourable, on elevated ground, a dry soil, and of easy access from the west side of Broadway, in the midst of a very respectable population. The form is oblong, about 100 feet by 65, the sides and rear, of neat gray stone; the front and tower is faced with brown hewn stone of a superior quality and workmanship. The doors and windows in front, are niched and arched in the true pointed Gothic style; the windows in the flanks and rear, are also arched in the pointed form, and cased with brown hewn stone. A quadrangular tower, projecting about 3 feet from the face of the front wall, and about 90 feet elevation, is crowned with an open battlement, and diagonal pyramids. The vestry room, twenty feet by eight, is in the rear, from which a flight of steps leads to the pulpit. The interior is finished in a plain Gothic style, corresponding with the exterior, and contains 125 pews on the first floor and 66 in the galleries, constructed on an improved plan, that contributes greatly to the ease and comfort of the occupants, as well as to their seeing and hearing the minister. There is a gradual declivity to the chancel, which is the front of the pulpit, surrounded with a neat raling excluding the reading desk. The pulpit, canopy, and altar, are in a style bodering on the florid Gothic, and probably not surpassed in classie associations and exquisite workmanship, by any thing of the kind in this country. The whole of this beautiful Gothic structure does great credit to the taste and talents of the architect, Mr. James O'Donnel.

The Rev. Manton Eastburn, has been appointed by the vestry of Christ Church, assistant to the Rev. Dr. Lyell, (Rector,) and it is intended to have three services every Sunday, and one on every Wednesday evening, while the season permits.

St. Philip's Church.-A church bearing this name, situated in Collectstreet, was destroyed by fire in 1821. Another edifice has recently been erected, on the same foundation, and was consecrated to the service of Almighty God, on the 31st of December last. The congregation (coloured people) is in debt about 2000 dollars, and depend on the liberality of their Christian friends for help, which we hope will not be withheld. The Rev. Peter Williams, a respectable, pious, and intelligent man is the minister, and the church and congregation are increasing.

REVIVALS OF RELIGION.

Presbytery of New-Castle, Del.-The report of this body, prepared for the General Assembly at their ensuing annual meeting, is published in the Christian Repository, and contains interesting information. Revivals that had commenced the preceding year, have continued in some instances through the past year. Much valuable fruit has been gathered by the church. In some cases the work of God has increased in power and extent.

In the congregation of Fagg's Manor the revival commenced more than a year ago, and is still progressing. 104 persons have been added to the church. Anxious meetings have been frequent and useful. Prayer meetings are numerous and well attended. The lay members of the sessions are active, and their labours are signally blessed. Uncommon opposition has been aroused, but the faith and zeal of God's people has been rather increased and strengthened than diminished by it.

In Upper Octorara, 75 or 80 persons have been added to the church during the past year. Prayer meetings, from 12 to 16 in number, are held every week, and are well attended. The elders greatly assist the pastor in public exercises. Opposition here too is open and bold. Singing Schools have been on the whole injurious to the progress of the work.

At the Forks of Brandywine-Ten prayer meetings are held every week, seven of them attended by the pastor. The expectations of the friends of Zion, however, in regard to a general revival of religion have not been realized.

In the congregations of Union and Doe Run, the state of religion has been for some time past uncommonly flourishing,-great numbers have been added to the congregation of the Lord.

In Little Britain, though without a pastor, there are hopeful symptoms of a revival.

In Bellaire, a remarkable change has been wrought during the year past, and a society formed in aid of foreign missions, which promises to be efficient.

The pleasure of the Lord seems to prosper in the congregations of Stateridge and Centre. Some individuals have been lately awakened-prayer meetings are held every evening in the week.

In the congregation of Chesnut Level, appearances are hopeful. The youth are more serious and attentive-prayer meetings have been frequent-great numbers have attended, and the exercises have been exceedingly solemn.

The late revivals in Nottingham, Charleston, Pencader, St. Georges, New Castle and Wilmington, though in a great measure subsided, have caused a joyful harvest.

The congregations of Newark, Christiana, Columbia, Lancaster, Pequea, Middleton, and Draugers, are all in an encouraging state.

The Report of the Newcastle Presbytery concludes as follows:"The missionary itinerations of the brethren are continued, and. VOL. IX

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appear to be useful. During the last year an Union Meeting of several ministers was held and continued for two or three days, and was remarkably blessed to the ministers engaged, as well as to the congregation in the bounds of which they were assembled. In conclusion, the rapid multiplication of prayer meetings, and their increasing popularity; the growing zeal and activity of our ruling elders and lay members; the increased liberality of our churches towards Missionary, Bible, and Education Societies; the probable settlement of pastors over several of our vacant congregations ere long; the encouraging attendance on public ordinances; and some hopeful symptoms of a revival in church discipline, are, in our opinion, signs of better times, and call for the devout expression of our gratitude to the great Head of the church who is thus lifting up the light of his countenance upon Zion." Boston Recorder.

Boston. We rejoice to say, that there has been, for three or four months a very pleasing attention to religion, in several of the congregations of this city. This attention has been gradually, but constantly increasing; and is, probably, in a more promising state, at the present time, than it has been at any former period. The principal excitement has been among those, who worship at the Old South, Parkstreet, and Union, Churches. Strong hopes are already entertained, in respect to the conversion of a considerable number of souls. Many others manifest no small solicitude to learn what they shall do to be saved; and the various meetings, held for the special purpose of communicating instruction on this point, have been of a very interesting character.-The Rev. Mr. Hawes of Glastenbury, Conn., the Rev. Dr. Payson of Portland, Me., the Rev. Mr. Humphrey of Pittsfield, Mass., and the Rev. Dr. Beecher of Litchfield, Conn., have laboured in the city, at this interesting period :-the first named, almost from the commencement of the revival; and the others successively.

In Charlestown, also, which is separated from Boston only by a river, there is a similar attention to religion, in the congregation of the Rev. Mr. Fay. About 70 persons have, we understand, attended the meeting appointed for conversation with those, who are in an anxious state of mind. Missionary Herald.

SUMMARY.-WESTERN AFRICA.

Sierra Leone.—The colony of Sierra Leone has become a highly interesting portion of Western Africa. The Gazette printed in that colony, of August 10, contains a census of the population, as it stood in Jan. 1, 1822. There were then 128 Europeans; 601 Maroons; 722 Nova Scotians; 85 West Indians and Americans; 3526 Natives; 7969 liberated Africans, or those rescued from slavery and slave ships; 1103 disbanded Soldiers; 947 Kroomen ;-making a total of 15,081. This enumeration does not include the military (European or Native) nor their families. From the first of January to the first of August, 1822, 1590 Africans, males and females, had been received from slave vessels, and established in the villages. These added to the above, make a total population of 16,671 persons. The largest number of liberated Africans is in Free Town, which con

tained 1947, and Regent, which contained 1523. The means of civilization and Christian instruction through the medium of Missionaries, &c. which have been afforded in this colony, have been attended with surprising success,and may be ex- pected greatly to increase and extend their salutary influence. The people bordering on the colony, manifest a disposition to emigrate thither; and mutual confidence seems to be augmenting. From an estimate made in the London Missionary Register, an opinion is expressed that the number of liberated Africans, of all descriptions, in the colony, in August last, was more than 11,000. We observe that one of the towns is named Wilberforce, deservedly in commemoration of his distinguished exertions for the suppression of the slave trade. Ages to come will enrol his name with the benefactors of his race. The inhabitants are about 500, nearly two thirds of whom are liberated Africans. Christ. Watchman.

Notices and Acknowledgements.

"Practical Education No. IX.," "A. T." and "A Pilgrim," will be inserted. An account of the anniversaries which will be celebrated in this city the next week, will be given in our first number of the next volume.

A highly interesting communication has been received from the Rev. George C. Smith, of England, which will be given in our next.

The title page, preface, and index for the ninth (present) volume, with a brief survey of the Protestant Missionary Stations throughout the world, will be pub lished in a short time, in an APPENDIX, making the volume for the year ending May 3d, 1823, to consist of 800 pages.-The price of the work, it will be remem bered, is not increased in consequence of this addition to the quantity of matter, but remains the same, viz. $3 if paid in advance, or $4 if paid at the end of the year.

The first number of the TENTH volume will be published on the third Satur day in May instant, and be regularly issued on the first and third Saturdays of each month throughout the year. As inquiries are frequently made on the subject, we would mention that the volumes of this work commence in May, a few days after the annual meeting of the American Bible Society, so as to contain an account of their proceedings on that occasion, as also the proceedings of the other important institutions whose anniversaries are celebrated about the same

time.

Subscriptions to the work will be thankfully received by Mr. Daniel Fanshaw, No. 1 Murray-street, corner of Broadway, by any of the agents of the work, (see list on the cover,) by the Rev. John Truair, No. 129 Cherry-street, the Rev. Henry Chase, the Missionary to Seamen, or at the office by JOHN P. HAVEN, Theological Bookseller, No. 182 Broadway. All communications relating to the work must be addressed to "to the Editor of the Christian Herald, No 182 Broadway, New-York."

Ar the last meeting of the Presbytery of N. York, the following gentlemen were licensed to preach the Gospel, viz. Messrs John Blatchford, Joseph Sanford, and George M. Brush.

The Rev, Samuel Nott, Jun. took his dismissal from this Presbytery, having accepted a call to take the pastoral charge of the Presbyterian church and congregation at Galway, N, Y.

We regret that a little delay has occurred in the publication of this number. We have made such arrangements, as we trust will secure the utmost punctuality

in the future publication of the work, on the first and third Saturdays of every month.

Persons who intend to become subscribers to this work, and we hope there are many such, will please send their names to the office, 182 Broadway, as soon as convenient; and subscribers, who removed their residence on the first of May, will please give notice at the same place.

Errald-For C. H. Allen in the list of ordinations, p. 733, read Alden, for Cuttler read Cutler.

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The Rev. Th. Clapp is pastor of the Pres. Church, New-Orleans.

Collections made by the Rev. C. F. Frey, for the A. S. M. C. J. from March 3d to April 2.

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Donations received by Mr. Frey.

Mrs. Dehon

5.00

The Treasurer acknowledges the Receipt into the Treasury during the month of April of the following sums.

Cash-Amount collected in first Pres. Ch.
in Brooklyn (L. I.) per. E. C. Wood-
hull, Esq.
Donation from Rev. Afred Mitchell of
Norwich, Conn. per Eleazer Lord,
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Do. from Miss R. Lamson do. do. 050
From the Scholars in the Academy
at Princeton to constitute their prin-
cipal, Rev. Robt. Baird, life mem-
ber, per Mr. Edward Calkin
From the Warwick Aux. Soc. për
Henry Pelton, Treasurer

Donation from Mrs. Cath. Culon of
Warwick

15.00

11 30 • 0 50 Do. from Mr. Luther Northrup of do. 0 50 Donations from sundry persons in Woodbury, Conn. per Rev. S. R. Andrew

24. 00

41 86

Donation from an unknown individu

al per Mr. Nixon

3 14

From Abraham A. Halsey to constitute himself a member for life

15.00

Subscription to the 'Advocate'

200

From Rev. Juo. Breckenridge to constitute himself life member per Mr. Jadownisky

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From the female Jews Society in
Hopkinton, N. H. per R. C. Hatch
From " an aged man" in do. per do. 0 Se
Amount of draft on Beers & Bunnel,
being money collected by Rev. Mr.
Frey
From Rev. W. R. Smith of Northum
berland, Penn, to constitute himself
life member, per Z. Lewis, Esq.
From sundry individuals in West
Hartford, C. per Wm. Coleman, Jr. 25 00
Subscriptions for 10 copies of Advo-
cate, per Mary B. Storer, Me.
10.00

15.00

From the Princeton Aux. Soc. per
J. S. Wilson, Treasurer
From the Female'Aux.Soc.of Charles-
ton, S. C. per Jane Keith, Trea-

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