and parties are anxious to establish to each other's prejudice. Latterly, she attached but little value to creeds, experience having convinced her that a peaceful mind and journey through life depends on habits of virtue, and of the all-sufficient efficacy of a conscience void of offence in nature's extremity. Being asked, after her recovery from a former illness, if her thoughts had been drawn to the consideration of futurity in the hour of expected dissolution, she answer. ed in the simplicity of truth, No; that being unconscious of any cause for anxiety upon that subject, she had experienced none, and had thought only of her children. The close of life varied in no respect from this state of habitual confidence, serene composure, and tender solicitude. for the natural objects of her attach ment. Would presumptuous zeal have disturbed tranquillity like this? Or could saving nostrums and exclusive passports have been a desirable substitute? S.C. August 13, Mrs. TRYPHENA OLIVE, in the 86th year of her age. Mrs. Olive had been more than sixty years a member of the congregation assembling at the Unitarian Meeting, Hill Street, Poole. Her religious views were what are called low Ariau; but the principal turn of her mind was not controversy, but piety; in which she excelled. As an instance of the pious turn of her mind it may be mentioned, that she had her stated times of private devotion, which she would allow nothing to interrupt: thus, while she lived in this world and enjoyed it, being of a cheerful disposition, she was assiduous in preparing for the next. For the last two years of her life, through a fall, she was confined to her room, and frequently in great pain, which she bore with pious resignation and patience; and in the intervals of abated affliction her usual cheerfulness returned. In the morning of the day, in the evening of which she died, she was cheerful, and as well as she had been for some time; but seemed to have a presentiment of her approaching dissolution. On this her last day, as she had done many times before, she read on the subject of death: she said she was very comfortable and happy. A little while after she had dined, a change took place; and after remaining a few hours in a dosing state, she expired. Those who sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. - 15, At his house in Hertford Street, London, Rev. THOMAS COOMBE, D. D., Prebendary of Canterbury, to which Stall he was appointed in 1800; Rector of the united parishes of St. Michael, Queenhithe, and Trinity the Less, London; to which livings he was presented, in 1808, by the Dean and Chapter of Canterbury. Dr. Coombe was a native of America, and formerly Chaplain to the Marquis of Rockingham, afterwards preacher at Curzon-Street Chapel, May Fair, and Chaplain to the King. He published the following: "Sermon, preached at St. Stephen's, Walbrook, for the Benefit of the Children belonging to St. Ethelberg Society, 1771;" "The Peasant of Auburn, a Poem, [in imitation of Goldsmith's Deserted Village,] 4to. 1783;" "The Influence of Christianity on the Condition of the World, a Sermon, preached at Trinity Chapel, Conduit Street, December 13, 1789."-Gent. Mag. Lately, at his apartments in Skinner Street, aged 67, THOMAS HINTON BURLEY OLDFIELD, Esq., the well-known and much-respected author of the "History of the Boroughs," and many years actively engaged in the political world in an extensive connexion with the boroughs of England, the returns for many of which he was in the habits of managing, as agent for proprietor or candidate. Mr. O. was a native of Derbyshire, and since the year 1777, has been connected with the various societies for Parliamentary Reform; the necessity of which no man knew better than himself. He ranked among his friends, Sir George Saville, Dr. Jebb, Dr. (Mr.) Wyvill, Granville Sharpe, Major Cartwright, J. H. Tooke, and indeed all the supporters of civil liberty in his time. Happy in a cheerful temper, he was still more happy in a fine and prosperous family,-two of his sons Intelligence.-Methodist-Unitarian Association in Lancashire. being settled as merchants at Baltimore, and others in promising situations. Monthly Mag. Lately, at Leeds, aged 19, Mr. ROBERT NEWCOME BELL, grandson of the late Rev. Newcome Cappe, and nephew of the late Robert Cappe, M. D., of York; a truly excellent young man, who, by his amiable disposition and promising ta lents, had alreatly proved himself worthy of his relation to the eminent persons whose names he bore. From a very early period he had not only obtained the affectionate attachment of his nearest connexions, but excited, in all those who had the opportunity of observing the dawn of his active and vigorous mind, confident expectations of future distinction. He was destined to the medical profession; and particularly to the department of surgery, to which he had always manifested a peculiar and decided inclination; so that from the very first he applied himself to the pursuits and studies necessary to prepare him for the exercise of it, with a zeal and ardour which are rarely found, except in those whom long experience has enabled gradually to overcome the painful impressions attendant upon the first introduction to surgical practice. By these qualities, and by his pleasing manners, the index of a pure and virtuous mind, he conciliated the esteem of many distinguished orna. ments of his profession, and nearly all the members of it resident in the town of Leeds followed him with sincere regret to his grave. His own attachment to it was strong and enthusiastic; the result of an ardent thirst after knowledge, animated and directed by a lively sense of 577 the importance of the object to which it was to be applied; and those who observed the manner in which the whole power of his mind was devoted to the attainment of this object, could not but look forward with sanguine and, as it seemed, not unreasonable expectations, to the time, apparently not very distant, when he would occupy a station of great eminence and usefulness. It has pleased Divine Providence to order it otherwise; and the sudden removal of this amiable youth must be added to the many instances of early mortality, which might be expected to impress the most unreflecting mind with the necessity of being always ready, when we perceive that neither youth nor health, nor the possession of the most valuable endowments, can furnish any exemption from the common lot of humanity. W. T. Aged 30, PERCY BYSSHE SHelley, Esq., eldest son of Sir Timothy Shelley, of Castle Goring, Bart. He perished at sea, in a storm, with his friend Captain Williams, of the Fusileers, off Via Reggia, on the coast of Italy. He had been at Pisa, and was returning to his villa at Lerici. Mr. Shelley was the author of "Cenci," a tragedy: "Queen Mab," and several minor pieces, which prove him to have been a man of highly culti"Helvated genius. His last work was las," a dramatic poem, called forth by the recent events in Greece, in which he took the warmest interest, and dedicated it to Prince Alexander Maurocordato, whose friendship he enjoyed, and for whom he expressed the highest admiration.-Monthly Mag. INTELLIGENCE. Methodist-Unitarian Association, in congregation, which was supposed to ex Lancashire. ceed four hundred, most was deeply attentive. The evening service was also opened by Mr. Harris. Mr. J. Taylor, of Rochdale, engaged in prayer, and Mr. Harris preached from Mal. li. 10: "Have we not all one Father?" The number of auditors who listened to this most interesting and very ably-delivered sermon amounted to upwards of one thousand. The interval between the services was most agreeably and usefully speut. One hundred and forty-one friends and members of the Association sat down to a plain, cheap dinner. After dinner, Mr. G. Harris being called to the Chair, and as many friends admitted as the room 4 E THE Annual Meeting of "The Methodist-Unitarian Association," was held at Padiham, on Thursday, May 30. The room in which the congregation assemble being but small, it was found necessary to conduct the religious services in the open air. At eleven o'clock in the morning, the worship was commenced by Mr. G. Harris, of Bolton, who gave out the hymns; Mr. H. Clarke prayed and read the Scriptures; Mr. R. Cree, of Preston, delivered a most animated and masterly discourse from 1 Cor. viii. 6: "To us there is but one God, the Father." The VOL. XVII. would allow, the state of the several Societies in connexion was reported, from which it appeared that Unitarianism is making rapid progress in the district. Messrs. Ashworth, Taylor, Robinson, Brandreth, Clarke and Harris addressed the Meeting. The speakers recounted the difficulties the Societies had had to encounter, and the great and formidable obstacles they had surmounted. In speaking on the affairs of Padiham congregation, Mr. Robinson most feelingly observed, "We have had to fight our way with our lives in our hands." All the speakers warmly insisted on the import ance, advantage and absolute necessity of erecting a chapel in Padiham; and Messrs. Taylor, Harris, Ashworth and Robinson were appointed a Committee for the purpose of carrying, if possible, this desirable object into effect. The whole of the large company were evidently most highly gratified; and the day cannot but be long remembered by all who had the pleasure of being present. Encouraged by this Meeting, the members of the Padiham congregation came forward, on the following Saturday, to dig with their own hands the foundation of the intended chapel. On the next Monday the foundation stone was laid amidst an immense coucourse of spectators, to whom an address on the occasion was delivered by H. Clarke. This was preceded and followed by singing and prayer. The building is now nearly at its height, its dimensions are twelve yards two feet, by ten yards two feet within the walls. It will have no gallery at present, but it is built on a plan to admit one, and most sanguine expectations are entertained that there will ere long be a necessity for a gallery, and means found to put it up. In the prospect of the chapel affording room for a Sunday-school, they have already taken children as Sunday-scholars, and on Sunday last, the number of children present amounted to one hundred and eight. It is, however, with much difficulty they are at present taught; the room being too small for the congregation. Were there room, it is more than probable the number would soon swell to three hundred. With such a Sundayschool, and so large a congregation as from the favourable manner in which Unitarianism is generally attended to in Padiham, there is reason to expect the chapel will be quite filled as soon as it is completed. But although there are these very promising and highly pleasing ap. pearances, they cannot be realized unless the chapel be finished. But this cannot even now be done without the assistance of friends. There is not an individual belonging to the congregation but what is entirely dependent on daily labour for subsistence. They are nearly all weavers, and in this branch of business there is but little to be earned. It is truly astonishing that people so circumstanced have held out and done so much. For my own part, when I was at Padiham on Monday last, and there beheld the exceedingly great anxiety of the people for the prosecution of their plans, the difficulty with which they raise their little weekly contributions towards the work, and the hope of succeeding and fear of failing by which they are alternately elevated and depressed, I was involuntarily led to exclaim, "Oh! that those who have the means were but eye-witnesses of this scene; it would powerfully touch the springs of liberality, and soon cause such a pecuniary stream to flow, as would drown all these fears, and remove all these difficulties." H. CLARKE. Haslingden, Sept. 10, 1822. P. S. The estimated sum required to build this chapel is £350, towards which about £100 is already subscribed. Subscriptions are received by Mr. J. Ashworth, Clough-House, Boothfold, Rossendale, Lancashire. Provincial Meeting of the Presbyterian and Unitarian Ministers of Lancashire and Cheshire. AT the last Provincial Meeting, held at Chowbent, on the 20th June, a letter was received from the Rev. John Yates, who was absent from indisposition, strongly recommending extraordinary exertions in Missionary preaching at the present time, when a very general spirit of inquiry has been excited, and the public mind is more disposed than at any former period, to enter into an impartial examination of religious subjects; and containing an offer of £100 towards carrying into effect any plan which might be adopted. A Committee consisting of all the Presbyterian and Unitarian ministers in the two counties of Lancaster and Chester, together with one or two delegates from each congregation, with power to add to their number, was appointed to meet at Manchester, on the 4th July. It appearing on that day that due notice of the proposed measure had not been given to the ministers and congregations of the two counties, the Meeting was adjourned to July 18th. In consequence, a considerable meeting, consisting of ministers and members of congregations, took place at Manchester, in Cross-Street Chapel Rooms, on that day. OTTIWELL WOOD, Esq, in the Chair. Intelligence.-Meeting of Unitarian Ministers of Nottinghamshire, &c. 579 It was Resolved, 1. That it is a most desirable object to form and maintain a regular correspondence with the different religious Societies in Lancashire and Cheshire, who are united on the common principles of the strict unity of God, and his universal love to his creatures. 2. That for the purpose recommended by the Rev. John Yates, a Fund be established to be supported by benefactions and subscriptions from individuals, and by contributions from congregations. 3. That the Fund be applied to the promotion of Missionary preaching, in the two counties of Lancaster and Chester. 4. That the Fund be placed under the direction of a Committee, to be annually appointed. 5. That the appointment of the Committee might conveniently take place at the General Provincial Meeting, held annually, in the month of June. 6. That it would materially contribute to the success of the measure, if every Presbyterian and Unitarian congregation within the two counties would annually appoint one or two of its members to at. tend the Provincial Meeting; to such a body, consisting of ministers and laymen, the Committee ought to report their proceedings for the past year, and from them the new Committee should receive their appointment, and such general instructions for their conduct, as might be judged expedient. 7. That a Treasurer for the Fund be appointed at the Provincial Meeting, and a Chairman of the Committee, aud one or more Secretaries, by the members of the Committee, out of their own body. 8. That every minister in the two counties be a member of the Committee for the ensuing year, together with the seven following gentlemen, with power to add to their number: Mr. Joshua Crook, Mr. Robert Phillips, Mr. Hall, Mr. G. W. Wood, Mr. Joseph Pilkington, Mr. T. B. W. Saunderson, and Mr. S. D. Darby tion of all measures affecting the civil rights of the Presbyterian and Unitarian Dissenters of the two counties. 2. That the establishment of a Regis ter, under the superintendance of such a Committee, for recording the endowments in the two counties, would be attended of all Presbyterian and Unitarian Chapels with beneficial results. OTTIWELL WOOD, Chairman. That the thanks of the Meeting be given to Ottiwell Wood, Esq. for his conduct in the Chair. Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and the South of Yorkshire Annual Meeting of Unitarian Ministers. THE Annual Meeting of the Unitarian Ministers of Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and the South of Yorkshire, was held at It had Sheffield, on Friday, June 21st. been arranged at the previous Annual Meeting, that there should be a service on the preceding evening. Accordingly, that service was introduced by the Rev. Mr. Jones, of Belper; and the Rev. Jacob Brettell, of Rotherham, preached an animated sermon from Matt. xviii. 20, which was heard with deep attention and warm interest. The service of the following day was introduced by the Rev. P. Wright of Stannington, and the Rev. H. H. Piper of Norton, was the preacher. He took occasion, from the words "Approving ourselves as the ministers of God," to enforce the particular duties of Christian Ministers, in a manner that could leave little doubt of its being really use. ful to all that heard it. The plain, pointed and powerful appeals that were made to them on the ground of their Christian profession, and more especially on the ground of their being ministers of Christ, to walk worthy of the vocation with which they are called, made an impression on the mind of the writer of this article, and he doubts not, of most of his brethren, which will never be forgotten. It is only justice to add, that it was worthy of the character and reputation of the preacher, and worthy every way of the occasion on which it was delivered. It will not admit of a question, that were the duties of Christian ministers more generally insisted on, when they are assembled together on these annual occasions, much zeal and energy would be roused, and a more earnest and persevering attention to personal improvement and more extensive * 2 Cor. vi. 4. usefulness in their congregations would be the result. Although this was strictly a concio ad clerum, it was heard with the greatest attention and approbation by those to whom it did not directly relate. It was resolved that the next meeting should be held at Derby, in June, 1823. After the public services were ended and the business transacted, the ministers and friends dined together at the Angel Inn, to the number of about 50. Various subjects of conversation were started, amongst which, the establishment of a Quarterly Meeting within a convenient distance of Sheffield, after some discussion, was agreed upon. Apparently great interest was excited by the proposal of instituting a Sunday-Evening Lecture in Sheffield, to be conducted by the neighbouring ministers. A Committee was appointed to make the necessary arrangements for carrying both these objects vigorously into effect; and it is expected that the Evening Lectures will shortly commence and be carried on through the winter season: the first Quarterly Meeting is fixed for September 26, to be held at Sheffield. It is suggested that the attention of these Quarterly Meetings might be usefully directed to the establishment of Unitarian worship in several of the neighbouring villages; and no doubt can be entertained, that many active and zealous young men would be found in Sheffield, who would willingly join in promoting this object. Their services, together with the occasional assistance of the neighbouring ministers, might be turned to useful account in furthering the spread of the glorious gospel, the real glad tidings of the everblessed God. As yet no such effort has been made and it is presumed that a prudent and vigorous attempt of this kind might be made with a fair prospect of success in Attercliffe, Sheffield Park, Bridgehouses, Dronfield and, perhaps, Owlerton. Sheffield, Sept. 18, 1822. P. W. Sussex Unitarian Association. ON Wednesday, the 28th ult., the third Annual Meeting of the Sussex Unitarian Association was held at Lewes, when a sermon was preached in the Westgate Meeting-House, by the Rev. J. Fallagar, of Chichester. As the preacher has kindly consented to publish his discourse, the public will have an opportunity of doing justice to its merits. At the conclusion of the religious service, the business of the Association was transacted. The Report of the Committee gave an interesting account of the exertions that had been made by the Association during the last year; and particularly of the establishment of the Unitarian cause at Crawley, chiefly through the exertions of Missionaries in connexion with the Society. A chapel was stated to be much called for in this promising station, as the congregation are now compelled to hire a school-room of an individual altogether hostile to their views and inimical to their sentiments, who has given frequent intimations that their assembling there must ere long be discontinued. When obliged to give up their present place of meeting, the congregation must disperse, as no other room is to be met with in the town. The expense of building and fitting up a couvenient room is calculated not to exceed £100; of which sum the congregation can raise £30. The case is well worth the attention of the Unitarian Fund. The exertions of the Association have also been directed to Cuckfield, but not with equal success: and it is in contemplation to extend the aid of the Society to Battle, by sending Missionaries there, alternately with Crawley. Upwards of 60 ladies and gentlemen sat down to an economical dinner at the Star Inn, where Eb. Johnston, Esq. presided with his usual ability. Many excellent and animating speeches were delivered in the course of the afternoon : every one present seemed to partake of the delight arising from the consciousness of being engaged in furthering the spread of truth, and the consequent felicity of man. In the course of the day an interesting discussion took place, relative to the Test and Corporation Acts; when the members of the Association, wishing to express their sense of the obligations due to those who are labouring to obtain the repeal of these disgraceful laws, and auxious to express their conviction of the stigma which these Acts unjustly throw upon them, with their brethren at large, Resolved unanimously, That the Committee of this Association be instructed to transmit to the “Unitarian Association" in London, their thanks for their past services in the protection of the rights of Protestant Dissenters, and particularly to express their satisfaction on being informed, that the attention of the Unitarian Association has been in an especial manner directed to concerting measures, tending, as it is hoped, to a speedy repeal of the Test and Corporation Acts. That their satisfaction on this account is the greater, because it appears to them that Dissenters owe it to justice and to themselves, to remain no longer silent sufferers under this privation |