9, at Liverpool, Miss BRIDGET HEYWOOD, daughter of Arthur Heywood, Esq., of that town, a lady remarkable for her unostentatious perseverance in the way which she conceived to be the right one, for her warm co-operation in the honourable views of her family, for the steadfastness of her feelings as a friend, and her clear unambiguous manifestation of them, for the happy temper with which she enjoyed society, for her deep interest in the welfare of her country and mankind, for a religion founded on conviction, and continually animating her to the practice which it enjoins. She had almost reached her sixty-fourth year in health scarcely interrupted, and rich in every temporal blessing, when she was attacked by a most painful and distressing malady. She combated it with firumess and cheerful ness, bowed to it with pious resignation, and escaped from it on the wings of faith and hope. Her friends and relatives regret her here, and number her with confidence amongst the blessed. 23, at his seat, near Cirencester, MATTHEW BAILLIE, M. D. He was considered, in many points of view, as being at the head of his profession. Dr. Baillie was the nephew of Dr. William Hunter and of Mr. John Hunter. In the schools of these celebrated anatomists he had acquired a knowledge of human anatomy equal to that of any of his contemporaries; and his lucid and accurate demonstrations gave him peculiar celebrity as a teacher of that important science. After the death of the late Dr. Warren, he so rapidly and deservedly rose in the public estimation and confidence, as to be unable to persevere with his lectures, and he continued for between thirty and forty years to hold a pre-eminent place in the foremost rank of his profession. Dr. Baillie had, in some measure, retired from general practice for some years, and except in the case of very old connexions, confined himself to consultations. He was a great favourite with the late King, who frequently, during the intervals of his malady, expressed himself towards the Doctor very affectionately. In order that he might be ucar his Majesty, this learned physician occupied a house in the neighbourhood of Windsor Castle. Dr. Baillie was married to Miss Sophia Denman, (daughter of the late Dr. Thomas Denman, and sister to Mr. Denman, the present Common Sergeant of the City,) by whom he has one son and one daugh. ter living. Miss Johanna Baillie, whose poems and series of plays on the Passions have obtained for her so much celebrity, was his sister.-The News. SAXBY, wife of Robert Saxby, Esq., graSept. 24, aged 61 years, Mrs. SUSANNAH zier, Edenbridge, Kent. health had been throughout life extremeThough her ly delicate, yet latterly it seemed so much amended that her relatives and friends anticipated many more happy days in her society. But heaven had otherwise determined. A cold caught by the taking of an airing brought on serious indispo sition, which soon terminated her virtuous and placid career. After a fortnight's illness she expired without a sigh or struggle: her end was peace! Her remains were conveyed to the family vault in the cemetery adjoining the General Baptist place of worship, Ditchling, Sussex, where they were interred by the Rev. Mr. Duplock, who addressed the audience from Rev. x. 5, 6: And the angel which I saw stand upon the sea and upon the earth lifted up his hand to heaven, and sware by Him that liveth for ever and ever, that there should be time no longer! The ensuing sabbath a funeral sermon was preached by the Rev. Mr. Briggs, at Bessel's Green, where the family attended, from Job xiv. 1, 2: Man that is born of a woman is of few days and full of trouble; he cometh forth like a flower and is cut down, he fleeth also as a shadow and continueth not. The writer of the present article had the pleasure of formerly being acquainted with Mrs. Saxby, and well recollects the impression left upon his mind. Her mild disposition and her unobtrusive manners were traits of character obvious to all. Her sorrowing partner in life, during a lengthened union of nearly twenty years, knew her worth, whilst his son and two daughters, the offspring of his former marriage, treated by her with maternal tenderness, affectionately venerate her memory. She delighted indeed, to render all around her happy. For some years past her impaired health withheld her from the exercises of social worship, yet would she express her regret to her family on their departure for the house of God" Though I remain behind, my heart goes with you!" Of retired habits, hers was a simple and unostentatious piety. Her kindness towards the poor was exemplary, especially in keeping by her sets of linen for the use of the mother and her babe, a provision peculiarly acceptable to the lower classes of society. Farewell, gentle spirit, till the resurrection of the just, when pious relatives and friends meet, never more to be separated. "To spend an eternity together," is the distinguished privilege of the believers in JESUS who brought life and immortality to light; a privilege which even in anticipation, alleviates the distresses and mitigates the sorrows of mortality "Hold fast the golden chain let down from heaven, "Twill help your feet and wings; I feel its force Draw upwards-fasten'd to the pearly Hopkins's Hospital; of the like sum to the trustees of Williamson's Callis; of the like sum to the trustees of All Saints' Callis; and of the like sum to the trustees of Snowden's Hospital, for the poor widows for the time being on those establishments in Stamford, which were before very scantily endowed. The interest of two sums of 50. to be annually applied in the purchase of meat during the winter for the use of the poor of Stainfield, in the parish of Morton, near Bourn, and of Folksworth in Huntingdonshire; and the interest of 1007. to be distributed by the vicar of St. Martin's yearly at Christmas, among twenty poor widows of that parish. To the Blue-coat School in Stamford 1007.; to the National School for Girls in Stamford 1007.; to the Sunday School in St Martin's 1007.; to the Peterborough Clergy Charity 1007.; to the Lincoln Clergy Charity 100%; to the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge 1007.; to the Society for the relief of Persons imprisoned for Small Debts 1007.; to the Asylum for Deaf and Dumb 1007.; to the School for Indigent Blind 1007.; and to the bequest of 10007. for charitable purposes Philanthropic Society 1007. There is a at the discretion of the executors; and the whole residue of the personal estate, which we understand is considerable, is given towards the establishment of a General Infirmary for the town of Stamford and the county of Rutland and surrounding country, if by the co-operation of benevolent individuals that object shall be carried into effect within a limited time; or if not, then the fund is disposed of in favour of existing infirmaries or hospitals." Lately, at Paris, Mr. NICHOLAS CLARY, formerly merchant in Marseilles, and who had acquired a large fortune by commercial speculations. Mr. Clary was brother to the present Queen of Sweden and to Madame Joseph Bonaparte. He constantly refused the titles, honours and appointments that had been offered to him. INTELLIGENCE. DOMESTIC. Opening of the New Chapel, Stam- of the services, before a respectable and very attentive audience, the chapel being filled, notwithstanding the unfavourable appearances of the weather. After reading portions of Scripture suited to such an occasion, and delivering a highly appropriate prayer, the preacher discoursed on the arguments from Scripture and from Christian antiquity for the propriety and duty of social Christian worship, adding a luminous summary of its various religious advantages; at the same time fairly stating, and answering, so far as the allotted time would permit, the objections against the practice which have been urged, with no small ability, by some learned and serious Christians. We wish, indeed, that the preacher may be induced to gratify the desire earnestly expressed by his congregation, that he would publish the sermon delivered on an occasion so interesting. It At the conclusion of his discourse the preacher traced, from the early times of Nonconformity, the congregation whose surviving members have become possessed of this chapel, according to the provisious of an Act of Parliament for the improvement of Westminster. appears that Mr. Thomas Cawton, one of the ejected ministers of the Presbyterian denomination, was the first minister of the congregation which assembled (till their chapel was taken down, under the Westminster Act) in Princes Street. To Mr. Cawton, the preacher was disposed to attribute, (we trust with historical correctness, certainly with Christian candour,) an attachment to the right of private judgment in religion, and its uncontrouled exercise, on which alone the principles of Nonconformity can be consistently supported; but which none were more ready to dispute, except in their own cases, than too many Presbyterians of the 17th century. From this first minister of the chapel, who died, (according to Calamy's Account, p. 73,) in 1677, the preacher passed down to modern days, having time only to recollect the names of Alsop, Calamy, Say and Kippis, (all to be found, and the last eminently distinguished, among the contributors to the varied literature of their country,) justly congratulating himself on becoming a successor to such men, nor forgetting to offer a tribute of regard to his friends, the later ministers of that society, who yet survive. The preacher concluded by expressing his satisfaction, on finding in his new congregation many who had formed part of the dissolved society at St. Thomas's, Southwark, of which he had been for many years the minister. It would be unjust to pass unnoticed the unequivocal avowal, which this discourse contained, of a dissent, not only from the forms, ceremonies and secular constitution, but also from the doctrine of the Established Church. This dissent, however, as well as important doctrinal disagreements with large bodies of our Nonconformist brethren, was as unequivocally recommended to be maintained, in the spirit of Christian charity, and with an equitable appreciation of the ta lents and virtues of any whose creeds or customs, the result of serious inquiry, and the dictates of an enlightened conscience, may command us to disapprove. We cannot, indeed, forbear to congratulate those who believe that the sole worship "of the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ" is the worship" in spirit and in truth," which Christianity inculcates, on the erection of this chapel, in a situation very accessible, and amidst a neighbourhood rapidly increasing. The building itself has been justly admired as connecting convenience with simple elegance, in a manner highly creditable to the taste and attention of the ingenious architect, Mr. Charles Parker. N. L. T. Opening of the Unitarian Chapel, THIS Chapel was opened on Sunday the 14th of September. The Rev. W. J. Fox, of Parliament Court Chapel, London, who had been invited by the congregation to assist on this occasion, preached in the forenoon and evening. The Rev. B. Mardon, of Glasgow, preached in the afternoon. The devotional part of the morning and evening services was conducted by the Rev. J. O. Squier, minister of the chapel. There was a very numerous attendance on all these occasions, and in the morning and evening many people went away who could not obtain places. At the evening service the passages were crowded by persons who could not be accommodated with seats. It is but justice to say that these services were listened to with the most respectful attention, and that the whole conduct of the strangers present exhibited a marked contrast to that of similar assemblages in this city only six or seven years ago, and proved that the inhabitants of Edinburgh can now listen to the Unitarian doctrine without those feelings of horror and aversion which formerly induced them to evince their disapprobation by indecent interruptions of public worship. The addresses delivered from the pulpit on these different occasions, as well as the other parts of the service, were most acceptable to the members of the congregation, and must have produced a highly favourable impression on the minds of the strangers who heard them. On Monday the 15th a party of forty persons dined together at McEwan's rooms, Royal Exchange, to congratulate each other on the completion of their undertaking. This meeting was much enlivened by the eloquence of Mr. Fox, and derived much interest from the presence of Dr. Southwood Smith, whose former connexion with the congregation was remembered by the great majority of the party, whose steady friendship and recent good offices were within the recollection of all of them, and who was on both accounts welcomed by all with the most unfeigned pleasure and gratitude. A unanimous request was made to Mr. Fox to publish his two sermons and opening address, to which he obligingly acceded. The meeting was addressed at great length by many of those present, and after expressing their gratitude to Mr. Fox for his able and eloquent efforts to serve their cause, and to their English friends and others who have so liberally contributed to the erection of the chapel, and joining in many other sentiments appropriate to the occasion, the company parted between nine and ten o'clock. At the request of the congregation, Mr. Fox preached twice the following Sunday. So intense was the anxiety to hear him, that every part of the chapel in which even standing room could be obtained, was completely filled soon after it was opened for the evening service, and multitudes went away who could not get admission. The chapel is small, but is remarkably neat and thoroughly well finished. It is furnished with a good organ, built by Wood, Small and Co. of this place. It is very elegantly lighted with gas, and the apparatus for heating it is on the best construction. In short every thing has been done to render it as comfortable as possible, and the expense as stated on the cover of the Repository, will not, it is hoped, be found to be exorbitant. The greatest care has been taken to superintend the appropriation of the money, and to prevent any of it from being uselessly squandered. The fund for erecting the chapel has been in existence since 1816, and the numbers and wealth of the original contributors were so small as to make its success appear very doubtful. By a reference to the treasurer's books, it appears that the fund has derived the sum of £30. 12s. 7d. from interest of money, and the sum of £55. 8s. 6d. from bequests, contributions by persons since dead, and other sources which but for the existence of the fund during these seven years would never have been available. The contributors state these facts, as they conceive that they may be useful to other congregations similarly situated. The members of the congregation are very desirous to improve the salary of their minister, but they are still unable to give him such a remuneration as the nature of his office requires. They there. VOL. XVIII. 4 1 fore wish very much to get rid of the debt on their chapel, and they intend immediately to take measures for that purpose; but as their utmost efforts will do little towards its extinction for a number of years, they will feel greatly, indebted to any of their friends elsewhere who may be kind enough to aid them. To those fellowship funds and individuals who have already contributed so liberally, they beg leave to offer their warmest thanks. Glasgow Unitarian Association. On the last Sunday of July, 1823, was held in Union-Street Chapel, Glasgow, the Scottish Unitarian Association. The annual sermon was preached in the evening by the Rev. J. O. Squier, of Edinburgh. Oldbury Double Lecture. THE Anniversary of the Double Lecture took place at Oldbury, on Tuesday, September 9, 1823. The Rev. James Hews Bransby, of Dudley, conducted the devotional service. The Rev. Alexander Paterson, of Stourbridge, and the Rev. Hugh Hutton, of Birmingham, preached : the former on 1 Cor. xi. 19, "For there must be also heresies among you, that they who are approved may be made manifest:" the latter on 1 Thess. v. 16, "Rejoice evermore." Eleven ministers were present. The Rev. J. Small, of Coseley, and the Rev. E. Jones, of Hinck ley, were appointed to preach at the next Lecture. Annual Meeting of the Unitarian Association for Hull, Lincoln, Doncaster and Thorne. The Annual Meeting of the Members of the Unitarian Association for Hull, Lincoln, Doncaster and Thorne, was held at Hull on the 17th and 18th September. There was an introductory service on the evening of Tuesday the 16th, conducted by the Rev. G. Harris, of Bolton, who preached a discourse which went to prove, that the clear, simple and consistent doctrines of Unitarianism, are superior to those which distinguish the popular creed, inasmuch as they are better calculated to promote feelings of pure and genuine devotion towards the Supreme Being. Notwithstanding the short notice which had previously been given of this service, the audience consisted of between seven and eight hundred persons. The first regular service connected with the Association, was performed on the following evening. It was introduced by the Rev. C. Wellbeloved, of York; and Dr. Philipps, of Sheffield, delivered an interesting and impressive discourse on Matt. xiii. 47. The Rev. Luke Kirby, of Thorne, conducted the devotional part of the service on Thursday morning, and was followed by the Rev. C. Wellbeloved, who preached a discourse remarkable for a display of profound scriptural erudition and sound argument, on 2 Pet. ii. 1. The friends of the Institution afterwards met together according to their usual custom, in the Unitarian Baptist Chapel, New Dock Street, to receive the reports of the Secretary and Treasurer, and to attend to other business connected with the Association. At half-past two o'clock, uinety-four persons sat down to dinner at the Cross Keys Inn. After the cloth had been removed, several persons, chiefly ministers, addressed the meeting. In the evening of the same day, the Rev. G. Harris addressed a crowded audience upon the subject of future punishments, endea vouring to expose the fallacy and the injurious tendency of the popular Calvinistic doctrine of the eternal duration of hell-torments. The Chapel was filled to overflowing. A deep and solemn attention pervaded the whole assembly, while the preacher stated and held up to the condemnation of his hearers the gloomy and appalling sentiments propagated by Boston (in his Four-fold State) and other Orthodox divines who have written upon the same subject, and exhibited the more pleasing and salutary view of the state of future retribution, which is embraced by Unitarian Christians. The service was introduced by the Rev. J. Platts, of Doncaster. Persons were present at this Meeting from Lincoln, Doncaster, Thorne, Gainsborough, and various other places. The Institution is in a flourishing state, and there can be no doubt that the effects which have already resulted from its establishment, will be followed by others still more important and beneficial to the cause of Divine truth. W. W. some preached from John iii. 3. Immediately after the service was concluded with singing and a prayer, an open conference was held, when Mr. W. Williams, the minister of the place, being called to the chair, Mr. David John, of St. Clears, proposed for discussion the Christian's grounds of hope for salvation, Several persons gave their opinions at length, and were heard with great attention. There were present about eight preachers, and the audience were respectable. The next Quarterly Meeting is to be held at Merthyr, on the 1st day of the year 1824. J. James, of GelliOnnen to preach; and it is understood that the question, If there be any, what is the difference between appointing to eternal misery and creating, when the cer lainty of that result is infallibly known to the Creator? will again be proposed for consideration at the conference. That subject was before debated at Merthyr, at the last quarterly meeting held there. Faidre, Oct. 18, 1823. The Reverend JOHN YATES, Quarterly Meeting of Unitarian Mi- By the Congregation of Protestant Dis nisters in South Wales. The Quarterly Meeting of Unitarian Ministers in South Wales was held at Blaengwrach, on Thursday, the 2nd day of this month. In the evening of the preceding day, Mr. J. Griffiths, of Llandyfaen, preached from 1 John iv. 9, and at eleven o'clock on the following day, (Thursday,) the Rev. David Rees, M. D. of Merthyr, in the absence of Mr. J. Davies, of Capel-y-groes, Cardiganshire, senters, Assembling in Paradise St. Chapel, Liverpool; As a grateful acknowledgment Of his Services as their Minister For the period of 46 years, And an affectionate testimonial To his Private Virtues. 1823. |
