to say,
My soul would leave this heavy clay."
Her end was peace.
R. P.

June 14th.-At Torquay, in the thirty-third year of his age, Mr. Abraham Fort; for some years a highly-esteemed and useful office-bearer in the Liverpool North Circuit; one eminently characterised by the humility of Christ, and by untiring zeal in His service. There was in him a hightoned Christianity, which sanctified the several relations he sustained. About fourteen years ago, under a sermon preached by the Rev. Samuel Wilkinson, he was thoroughly awakened; and shortly after, attaching himself to the Wesleyan Society, he obtained the "knowledge of salvation" by "the remission of sins." Himself a witness of the saving power of God, he sought with humble zeal the salvation of others; and, as a Class-Leader and Local Preacher, was eminently owned of God. He loved his Master's work, and often toiled beyond his strength. Under a lingering and painful illness, which terminated in his peaceful exit to the world of spirits, he was graciously sustained. The "outward man" slowly "perished;" yet was the "inward man renewed day by day." In his removal the church has lost an attached and faithful friend, and the world a fervent and compassionate intercessor. He "rests from his labours," and his works follow him." W. W. S.

August 25th.-At Liverpool, John Gardner, "an aged disciple." He was born at Kelsall, in the county of Chester, in the year 1769. During his apprenticeship in that city, under the ministrations of the venerated Founder of Methodism, and his zealous coadjutors, he was brought to a knowledge of "the truth as it is in Jesus;" and whilst resident there, though in the midst of contumely and reproach, ornamented his Christian profession. Removing from Chester, he fell under other influences, and experienced the bitterness of those who wander from God. Happily, however, whilst worshipping at the Leeds-street chapel, Liverpool, he was led, in the year 1800, with true contrition, to "do his first works; " and, in the knowledge of salvation by the remission of sins, he regained his former peace. From this period to his dying day, he continued an humble and devoted follower of the Lord Christ; ever evidencing a strong and unwavering attachment to the word, and ordinances, and people of God. In his punctual and devout attendance on the ministry of the word, he was indeed an ensample" to many. "The law of the Lord was his delight." In declaring at our band-meetings the loving-kindnesses of God, and dwelling with youthful rapture on the "unsearchable riches of Christ," he was especially at home; often quoting, with great aptness and effect, choice portions of Divine truth, and encouraging those around him to aspire after a knowledge of the " deep things of God." His end was answerable to his life. After a short but severe affliction, in which the "perfect man" was distinctly recognised, while lifting his feeble hand in triumph, he silently passed away to the paradise of God. W. W. S.

Sept. 16th.-At Harwick, in the Manningtree Circuit, Mrs. Kedgley, having been a consistent

member of Society sixty-five years. Her last affliction was painful and protracted; but she realised supporting grace. The last words she was heard to utter were, "Precious Jesus! Precious Jesus!" R. K.

Sept. 18th.-At Glazedale, in the Whitby Circuit, in the sixty-fifth year of her age, Jane, the beloved wife of Mr. Thomas Breckon. For forty-six years she exhibited an example of uniform piety. Her naturally kind, gentle, affectionate spirit, refined and sustained by grace, manifested itself to all around her. She loved the means of grace, both public and private, and was diligent in the use of them. To the Ministers of God she was deeply attached, "esteeming them very highly in love for their work's sake." Her house was their home, and her care of them continued to the end of her life. She remembered the poor, visiting them in their afflictions, and ministering to their comfort. Her last illness was protracted and painful; but she was graciously supported by the power of Christ. Her prospect was without a cloud. The last enemy was stingless, because Christ was precious. She died in great peace, and was the first interred in the new burial-ground adjoining the chapel given to the Trustees by her husband. T. G.

At St. Martin's, West Indies, on Sunday, September 29th, Elizabeth, the beloved wife of the Rev. William T. Waymouth. She had just attained her thirty-second year. She was in every way prepared for the event, and died in perfect peace. W. T. W.

thirty-one, Oct. 5th.-At Bridgend, aged Elizabeth, the beloved wife of Mr. P. Price. She was converted to God about the age of sixteen, and early occupied several spheres of usefulness in the church of Christ. As a Class-Leader, Missionary Collector, &c., she was much blessed and owned of God. Her last illness was lingering. Pulmonary consumption, added to the prospect of leaving two dear and highly interesting little ones, for a time weighed down her spirits; but the grace of God triumphed, and she departed in the steadfast hope of eternal life. "Her sun is gone down while it was yet day."

J. S. J.

Oct. 5th.-At Alford, after an illness of twenty-one days, in the forty-fifth year of his age, Mr. G. Roberts. He had been a member of the Wesleyan Society fifteen years; and, at the time of his death, he held the offices of Class-Leader and Society-Steward. He was a man of strict integrity, and great liberality. In the lucid intervals that occurred during his illness he gave pleasing evidence of his peaceful state of mind, leaving his family and friends a consoling persuasion that their loss is his eternal T. A. gain.

Oct. 8th.-At Uckfield, in the Lewes and Eastbourne Circuit, aged fifty-eight, Mr. Henry Martin, late Governor of the Union-House, Uckfield. He was brought to an experimental knowledge of Christ in the island of Malta, in the year 1826, through the instrumentality of

the Wesleyan Missionary at that time stationed there. He immediately joined the Wesleyan Society; and from that period to the day of his death he maintained an unblemished reputation, and walked humbly with his God. During the greater part of his religious career he well sustained the office of Class-Leader. In his public position, his strict integrity and uniform kindness secured the respect and admiration of all by whom he was known. During his last protracted affliction not a murmur escaped his lips. Patience had her perfect work. With a firm reliance on the atonement of Christ, and an animating prospect of future bliss, he "passed through death triumphant home." J. P.

Oct. 8th.-At Pitcot, in the Shepton-Mallet Circuit, Mr. Jacob Ashman, in his forty-ninth year. The first thirty-eight years of his life were devoted to the service of sin; and, after his conversion, the remembrance of this lengthened career of impiety was the occasion of poignant sorrow. An accident, which occurred through the explosion of some gunpowder, and by which he lost an eye, was the means of producing serious concern. His repentance was deep and genuine; and the joy which accompanied pardon was correspondingly great. Determined to improve the remaining portion of his advanced life to the utmost, he now threw all the energies of body and mind into the great business of life. His efforts to bring the members of his family, and the people of the neighbourhood in which he dwelt, to a knowledge of the truth, were untiring and strenuous. His Christian course was distinguished by zeal, humility, and love for the ordinances of religion. The illness which terminated his earthly course was protracted and severe. Three years of sanctified suffering contributed to ripen his soul for glory. The state of weakness to which he was reduced, and the extreme agony which accompanied dissolution, prevented much conversation. The brief sentences which he uttered were, however, expressive of settled peace, and of triumph over the last foe. At "eventide" there was "light." J. G.

Oct. 8th.-In the Great-Queen-Street Circuit, Mrs. Harding, aged fifty-eight, who was converted to God in early life, when she joined the Wesleyan Society, of which she continued fortyfive years a consistent member. Constrained by the love of Christ, she laboured diligently for many years as a Visiter of the Strangers' Friend Society; and such was her delight in this work, that she continued engaged in it amidst declining health and advancing infirmities. When reminded of these, on setting out with the little taper in her pocket, by which she was accustomed to light herself up and down the dark stairs leading into the garrets and cellars of the sick and dying poor, she not unfrequently replied, in the words of her adorable Master, "I must work while it is day, the night cometh ; "adding, "If I may but direct one sinner to Jesus, it is worth all my risk and trouble." While going on one of these errands of mercy, about five years ago, in the streets of London, she was attacked and tossed by an infuriated bullock, and received a severe shock, from

the effects of which she never fully recovered. From this time her life was more or less a course of suffering, which, towards the close of her days, became increasingly severe. But "patience had its perfect work," and to her Christian friends it appeared, that her entire spirit and behaviour were graciously approved by Him whose "favour is better than life," and that at His command she passed

"From a suffering church below,

To a reigning church above."

S. J.

Oct. 9th.-At Brecon, aged eighty-seven, Mrs. Catherine Prosser. Through the preaching of the Gospel she was at an early age convinced of sin; and so heavy was the burden on her mind, so poignant and so long-continued the anguish, that she was brought to the brink of despair. In answer to earnest prayer, the manifestation of the Spirit of God to her soul was subsequently so clear and powerful, that light and love and joy filled her heart, and Christ was All in all. For more than half a century she walked with God. In old age and sickness she was strong in faith, giving glory to God." P. O.

Oct. 11th.-At Ardrossan, in the sixty-ninth year of his age, and the forty-ninth of his ministry, the Rev. William France. He was a man of sincere and consistent piety, "kindly affectioned" towards others, and faithful in the prosecution of the great objects of the Christian life. As a student and expositor of God's holy word, he was singularly industrious and patient, addicting himself especially to the interpretation of the prophetic writings in their pecular evangelical intent and application. His literary and theological attainments were of a very respectable order; and they were directed, with simplicity of purpose, to their proper end. His last illness was protracted, and he was reduced to a state of extreme feebleness, but without pain. Peace abounded. Every care and anxiety seemed to be gone. Nothing but love to God and man prevailed. At length, without a struggle, this servant of the Lord laid down his commission, and fell asleep in Jesus. J. H.

Oct. 16th.-At Cuxham, in the Watlington Circuit, Mrs. Martha Caterer, aged seventy-one. She was a member of Society about fifty years, and during the whole of that period maintained a consistent and upright deportment, walking "worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing." For many years it was her lot to be tried in the furnace of affliction; and, for about a year and eight months before her decease, she was entirely confined to her room. But all her sufferings were borne with exemplary patience. When told that her end was near, she received the intelligence with marked composure, and soon afterwards exclaimed, "Bless the Lord, O my soul! Praise the Lord! He is going to take me home! Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost! Hallelujah! Hallelujah Hallelujah!" Frequently she remarked, "I am a great sinner; but Jesus Christ is an all-sufficient Saviour;" and almost her last words were,

"My God, I am thine, what a comfort divine, What a blessing to know that my Jesus is mine!"

E. L.

Oct. 22d.-At Crickhowell, aged twenty-six, Ann, the beloved wife of the Rev. Owen Owens. She joined the Society at the age of thirteen, having even previously engaged in collecting for the Missions,-a circumstance which proved the occasion of her conversion to God. Her last illness, which lasted about three weeks, was severe; and she was unable to say much about the state of her soul. But she had evidenced her love to God by a uniform walk, and by delight in all the ordinances of God. Death found her ready. A few days before the assault of mortal sickness, she attended class, and testified a delightful experience of the power of the truth.

T. W.

Oct. 25th.-At Oxford, in her eighty-second year, Mrs. Martha Ward, widow of the late Mr. Charles Ward, sen., of that city. She was convinced of sin under the preaching of the late Rev. Richard Reece; when she and her elder sister began in earnest to seek the Lord, joined the Wesleyan Society, and shortly experienced a sense of pardoning love. Mrs. Ward was the mother of eight children, all of whom (except one, who died in infancy) her prayers, affectionate admonitions, and pious example were instrumental in bringing to a knowledge of the truth as it is in Jesus. In every relation of life she was esteemed highly in love; and, though called to pass through much domestic and personal affliction, she possessed her soul in patience, and was enabled even to "rejoice in tribulation." As she drew near the close of life, she was blessed with an increase of spiritual-mindedness. During her last long affliction, her calmness and great patience were most exemplary. Her strength gradually declined, till she gently sunk into the arms of death, as an infant into a slumber; having retained all her faculties, and a sweet sense of God's favour and love, to her latest breath. She was a member of the Wesleyan church upwards of sixty years. C. W.

Oct. 26th.-In the sixty-first year of her age, at the residence of her son-in-law, Danley-Hall, in the Middleham Circuit, Mrs. Elizabeth Lee. She was converted at an early age, and during her youth adorned the doctrine of God her Saviour. Deep and intelligent piety qualified her for her domestic station as the wife of a Wesleyan Minister; and when, after a union of twenty-five years, she was called to sustain the loss of her husband, she meekly acquiesced in the Divine will. She was long a faithful and affectionate Class-Leader. Increasing sickness kept her from the services of the sanctuary for some months before her death; but, during this period, many special baptisms of the Holy Ghost were vouchsafed, so that those who visited her felt assured she was ready to take her "last triumphant flight." When violently assaulted by the enemy of her soul, she conquered

"through the Saviour's might." The Bible was her daily and inexpressible refreshment during her mortal sickness. On the day of her death she received the sacrament of the Lord's Supper, and was full of holy peace. Her last words were an earnest affirmation that she should soon be with her Saviour. J. I. M.

At Aberystwith, on Sunday, the 27th of October, aged eighty, Mrs. Williams. She had been a member of Society twenty-eight years; during which period, amidst painful bereavements and trials, she maintained her Christian consistency. She sank under the weight of years. In her last illness, she was confined to her room about six weeks, and experienced a gracious preparation for heavenly rest. Her end was peace.

T. W.

Oct. 28th.-At Pudsey, in the Bramley Circuit, Mr. William Norton, aged fifty-eight years. In youth he found, as in later life he frequently and thankfully testified, the sure foundation which God hath laid in Zion. On it he reposed with steadfastness and satisfaction. He held the offices of Class-Leader and Trustee for many years. He was a man of stern integrity. He was no changeling. In troublous times he was cordially, intelligently, and unwaveringly attached to our godly discipline. His last illness was long and severe, but borne with Christian fortitude. By graciously sanctified suffering he was "made meet to be a partaker of the inheritance of the saints in light.”

R. M. W.

Oct. 30th.-At Chester, Mrs. Rutter, aged sixty-two, who for nearly thirty years had been a consistent member of Society. It may be truly said that she was "diligent in business, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord." A succession of painful bereavements induced the disorder which, by gentle degrees, reduced her once strong body to helpless weakness. Her long-continued sufferings were counterbalanced by an abundant supply of the Spirit of grace and consolation. Through disease, her tongue faltered and her words were broken; but her faltering tongue and her broken words only expressed acquiescence, confidence, and hope. Her last end was peaceful and happy. In her the poor have lost a liberal benefactor, and her Ministers a valued, faithful friend. W. B. T.

Nov. 2d. At Sheerness, Mrs. Eliza Douglas, aged twenty-eight years. At the age of seventeen she gave her heart to God, and united herself to the Wesleyan Society, of which both her parents had been consistent members for many years. Her enjoyment of the Divine favour, through faith in the atoning blood, was clear and sustaining. Her general conduct recommended the religion she professed. Her last affliction was protracted, and her pain occasionally great; but "her God sustained her in her final hour," and gave her victory over death. W. W.

hope, and sow in tears; knowing that he that soweth, and he that reapeth, both receive their reward, the fruit of their toil.

PLACES VISITED.-We visited, in order, Seringapatam, Mundium, Muddoor, Chenaputten, Closepelt or Ramgerry, Biddadee, Bangalore, Nellamungalum, Soloor, Coonghul, Bidnagairy, Hebbula, Maisundra, Hebboor, and several other villages near Coonghul, Hiddioor, Belloor, Mysundrum, Cuddaba, Nittoor, Goobbee, Singounahally, Bellary, Toomkoor, Cortagerry, Muggerry or Maddagiri, Seerah, Heerioor, Ayamungalum, Chitteldroogh, Výgapoora, Burmsāgur, Anājee or Aunagodi, Davanagerry, Hurryhur, Honhully, Shemoyga, Benkypur, Turrykairy, Cuddoor, Barnavaram, (Here we purposed visiting Hallabred, the ancient capital, Hassan, Gram, &c.,) Arsacairy, Gandashi, Chinraipatam, Shravana, Bella Gola, Zeekairy, Atticoopa, Seringapatam, Mysore.

The whole of the places mentioned between Mysore and Bangalore are important to the Missionary. We had large congregations, the entire of which listened with marked attention. The demand for books was very great. Seringapatam and Ganjam, which are only a mile or two apart, are very large towns, and afford ample scope for abundant Mission labour. In the latter was the residence of the celebrated Abbé Dubois. His chapel is still standing; and his heathen car, with Christian figures

carved upon it, is still in existence. The Roman Catholic cause, I am told, is very low, both in Ganjam and Mysore. In Mysore they have a large church, which was built by the Rajah, on the front of which is an inscription, in which they acknowledge their obligations to His Highness.

COONGHUL.-We remained with our kind friends, Mr. and Mrs. Morris, in Coonghul, from the 6th to the 17th of June. We preached many times in the fort and pettah to attentive listeners. One morning we visited Bidnagairy, and found the people very friendly, but just where they were six years ago as regards Christianity. They appear to have renounced idolatry; and appeal to their broken and fallen-down god in confirmation. They insisted that they were Christians, just as earnestly as when I visited them in company with Mr. Gostick. They have become a difficulty to the Missionary. They rest in the fact of their having renounced idolatry; and appear to ward off all ap

peals to their conscience, and all exhorta. tions to embrace Christ and receive baptism. If they are sincere in their renunciation of idolatry, they are still dead bones, and require the breath of the Spirit to quicken them into life. Nothing would be more grateful to the feelings of Mr. Morris, than to hear them crying to God for mercy, under a sense of their lost and perishing condi tion. If our friends will make their case a matter of earnest prayer, we may hope to have to record their genuine conversion. At present they appear to me far too worldly-minded and selfrighteous to accept Christ upon His own terms. The Gooroo and his son at Hebbula, of whom Mr. Gostick entertained hopes, are still living by their idolatry. The old man was absent on a tour amongst his disciples. The son collected his friends, to whom I preached on the resurrection of Lazarus. They appeared deeply interested, and responded to all my statements in favour of the divinity of Christ, and the necessity of salvation through Him alone. After the sermon, Mr. Morris and I had a very close and pointed conversation with the young Gooroo, on the danger of trifling with the clear convictions of conscience, and on the necessity of an immediate embracement of Christ. Their resistance of, and trifling with, the strivings of the Spirit, was very painful to us. The young man said, "Sirs, all you say is very good and very true, and we believe it all; there is no hinderance to our becoming Christians." We replied, "But you have heard the Gospel so often, know so much, and have so frequently talked in the same way, that we tell you there are very great hinderances to your becoming Christians. Christ calls, and you make excuses: His Spirit strives, and you say, 'Go thy way: at a more convenient season we will call for Thee.' You are thus trifling with God, with your souls, and are perishing in your sins." We warned them solemnly of their danger, and commended them to the tender mercies of God.

The Coonghul Circuit is an interesting one; but Mr. Morris feels his being left alone. He ought to have at least one European brother, and two zealous Catechists. He labours alone, in the midst of great discouragement, and frequent depression of spirits. And it is not to be wondered at. The wonder is, that amidst so much surrounding darkness, and with no sympathy from those amongst whom he labours, he is not