did not even pretend to have mercy, the bear to stand upright; and when he had religious malice that could make its ad-lifted himself up, consistently with his vantage out of the fall and ruin and igno- principle, he dismissed the woman, as minious death of a fellow-creature-all having no commission to interfere with this was eagerly and rudely thrust before the office of the civil judge. his mind at once. The effect upon him was such as might have been produced upon many since, but perhaps upon scarcely any man that ever lived before. He was seized with an intolerable sense of shame. He could not meet the eye of the crowd, or of the accusers, and perhaps at that moment least of all of the woman. Standing as he did in the midst of an eager multitude that did not in the least appreciate his feelings, he could not escape. In his burning embarrassment and confusion he stooped down so as to hide his face, and began writing with his finger on the ground. His tormentors continued their clamour, until he raised his head for a moment and said, 'He that is without sin among you let him first cast a stone at her,' and then instantly returned to his former attitude. They had a glimpse perhaps of the glowing blush upon his face, and awoke suddenly with astonishment to a new sense of their condition and their conduct. The older men naturally felt it first and slunk away; the younger followed their example. The crowd dissolved and left Christ alone with the woman. Not till then could he But the mighty power of living purity had done its work. He had refused to judge a woman, but he had judged a whole crowd. He had awakened the slumbering conscience in many hardened hearts, given them a new delicacy, a new ideal, a new view and reading of the Mosaic law." the authorship of this startling book. In The wildest conjectures are rife as to our judgment the most likely one is not that which assigns it to the Emperor Napoleon, but to Goldwin Smith. Work and Reward.*-This is a very brotherly sermon on the life and character of a very worthy man, Rev. A. C. Thomas, Baptist minister, of Cross-street, Islington.-Sunday Morning in Leather Lane.t-The account of a visit paid to the celebrated fair held in this place on Sunday. It is not nearly so graphic as some which have been given by the agents of the London City Mission. * By W. T. Rosevear. London: Elliot Stock. † London: Rivingtons. Our Churches. CONFERENCES. Intelligence. THE WARWICKSHIRE CONFERENCE was held at Lombard-street, Birmingham, on Tuesday, April 24. A preparatory devotional service was held on Monday evening, at which brethren Allsop, Cheatle, and Willett prayed, and brother Lees delivered an address. There was a very good attendance, and the feeling in the meeting was very deep and fervent. On Tuesday morning the meeting was opened with singing, and prayer was offered by brethren Cross and Parsons. Brother Allsop then read a very excellent paper on "The kind of literature we should encourage to be read by the members of our churches, and especially by the young." A discussion then fol |lowed on various points raised in the paper, in which brethren Elkington, Holliday, Cosens, Lees, Parsons, Cross, and Harrison took part. The thanks of the meeting were unanimously given to brother Allsop for his excellent paper. The meeting for the reception of reports from churches, and for transacting business, was held at half-past two in the afternoon. Reports from the churches showed that thirty-four persons had been baptized during the last four months, and that thirty-seven now stood as candidates. A bill of 31s. for printing and stamps was promptly met by representatives of seven of the churches, who each contributed a share on behalf of their friends. A report was presented by the deputation appointed to visit Netherton, and a discussion followed upon the propriety of receiving the Netherton church into the Conference. There was a very unanimous feeling of disapprobation of Secretary correspond with the Secretary of the Lincolnshire Home Mission respecting the practicability of the proposed union, and also to inquire whether any station could be fixed upon for united effort. the present position and character of the church. It was resolved-That under present circumstances we do not admit the Netherton church into this Conference. Brother Lees, of Walsall, preached the Conference sermon in the evening from the text, "And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplications," &c.-Zech. xii. 10. Arrangements for next Conference.Resolved (1) The next Couference be held at Coventry, on Tuesday, Oct. 23. (2) That the subject of the morning paper be, "The best method of training the young men and women in our churches for Christian usefulness;" and that the Secretary be the writer. (3) That brother Parsons be the preacher of the Conference sermon. The special efforts recently made to improve this Conference have been fairly successful. The new arrangements are a very great improvement upon the old, and promise to make our meetings both useful and attractive. J. HARRISON, Secretary. THE LONDON CONFERENCE met at Berkhampstead, April 24th. The place of holding this Conference was changed because the friends at Chesham were enlarging and improving their chapel. Brother T. Goadby, B.A., of Commercial-road, London, preached in the morning from Matt. xvi. 2, 3. The Conference met for business at halfpast two. Brother Sexton, of Tring, prayed. Many of the churches failed to report; but most of the reports presented were encouraging. Thirty-one had been baptized since the previous Conference, and twenty-three were candidates. The Minutes of the previous Conference were read and confirmed. The Secretary gave his report respecting the Special Meeting of the Home Mission at Leicester in November last. Resolved-1. That the report of the Secretary now presented be received. 2. That the recommendation of the Special Meeting at Leicester respecting the union of the Home Missionary Society in this district with that in the Lincolnshire district, is favourably received by this Conference, and that the The communication of Mr. Underwood in answer to the Secretary's inquiries respecting Rushall was read, and various additional statements were made, when it was resolved-That brethren Goadby and Quinney be requested to give attention to this case, and do the best they can. Resolved,-1. That the times of holding the Conference be the first Wednesday in May and October.-2. That the next Conference be held at Praed-street, Paddington, on the 3rd of October, the business meeting at two o'clock.-3. That brother Preston, of Chesham, preach at the next Conference. past six in the evening.-4. That brother Lawton be requested to prepare a paper for the next Conference. Service at half Brother Preston preached in the evening from Zech. iv. 6. The brethren from London spoke of the new chapel at Berkhampstead in encouraging terms, and the fellowship of the friends through the day was very refreshing. J. LAWTON, Secretary. THE MIDLAND CONFERENCE met at Hugglescote, on Whit-Tuesday, May 22. The attendance was good. Rev. T. Stevenson, of Leicester, read and prayed, and Rev. R. Kenney, of Burton-onTrent, preached from Titus ii. 10, last clause. Rev. J. Salisbury presided at the afternoon sitting, and Revs. C. Clarke, of Ashby, and W. Hill, of Barton, prayed. From the reports, written or verbal, it appeared that ninety-eight had been baptized since the Shrovetide Conference, twenty-nine were now candidates for baptism, and five had been restored to fellowship. After the doxology had been sung, the minutes of the previous meeting were read. The following matters were attended to : 1. Resignation of the Secretary.-In accordance with the announcement at the last Conference, the Secretary asked to be relieved of his duties by the appointment of a successor. It was agreed (1) That the best thanks of the Conference be given to Rev. J. Jackson Goadby, for the efficient and courteous -That the report now read be received manner in which he had discharged the and adopted, and forwarded to the next duties of secretary to the Conference Association. during the last nine years. (2) That Rev. C. Clarke, B.A., of Ashby-de-laZouch, be the Conference Secretary for the three years next ensuing. 3. Market Harborough.-The Secretary was requested to make friendly inquiries of the church at Harborough as to its present condition. 4. Baptismal Regeneration. — Rev. J. C. Pike gave the substance of his paper on this subject, which was listened to with great interest. At its close, it was agreed-That the thanks of this Conference be given to Rev. J. C. Pike for his exposition of the delusive notions of so-called baptismal regeneration, and that he be requested to put the substance of it in a permanent form. 2. Carley-street, Leicester.-The following report was presented on this case:"At the request of the church formerly meeting in this place, the last Association appointed a Committee to inquire into their affairs and to report to the next Midland Conference; but before the Committee could meet, the church had dissolved itself, had taken away all the moveable property in the chapel and school-rooms, and had shut up both 5. Mr. J. F. Winks.-It was reported school and chapel. In this emergency, a that our well-known and devotedly meeting of the Leicester ministers was denominational friend, Mr. Winks, was convened, with several leading members fast approaching the end of his days, and from each of the three churches, viz, much feeling was excited by the anArchdeacon-lane, Mr. J. Noble and Mr. nouncement. It was agreed-That this T. Russell; Friar-lane, Mr. J. Bramley Conference desires to express its symand Mr. W. Moss; and Dover-street, pathy and deep affection for our brother; Mr. J. Harvey and Mr. J. Wilford. and that Revs. T. Stevenson and J. C. These brethren, acting as a Committee, Pike be requested to undertake the dishave devoted considerable time and charge of this duty. The collection for the incidental expenses was £3 18s. 6d., leaving a balance due to the retiring secretary of 10s. 848. The next Conference will be held at the new chapel, Friar-lane, Leicester, on the third Tuesday in September (18th). Rev. C. Clarke, B.A., of Ashby, to preach; or, in case of failure, Rev. W. Hill, of Barton. J. JACKSON GOADBY, Sec. attention to this subject, and have had 6. Subject for discussion at the next at least half a dozen meetings, some of Conference.-"The propriety of admitthem of the most protracted character. ting persons of good Christian character They find on inquiry (since the proposal to commune with us at the Lord's table." to retain it as one of our chapels alto- Rev. T. Stevenson, of Leicester, to ingether failed) that the property is amply troduce the discussion. sufficient, if sold, to pay all claims. At present the chapel is let to the United Methodists; and the Committee recommend that the chapel, school-rooms, and cottage be sold to them. If the Conference approve of this, and will recommend the next Association to appoint some brethren to act with the trustees of both properties in order to effecting this sale at once, increased expenses arising from the payment of interest and of litigation will be avoided. In the judgment of this Committee, this, under the circumstances, will be the best conclusion LONG WHATTON. On Lord's-day, of a very painful and very troublesome April 1, after a sermon by Mr. Jarratt, business. Moreover, the chapel trus- of Leicester, five candidates were baptees are anxious to have the sanction of tized by Mr. Lacey, of Loughborough. the next Association for the sale sug- On the last Lord's-day in April Mr. gested by the Committee; and the school Lacey preached and baptized two cantrustees have been informed by the mort-didates. May they all endure to the gagees that they shall only wait until midsummer, which places the school trustees in a very serious position, as, with one exception, they are all working men. Signed, on behalf of the Committee, J. Wilford, Sec." It was agreed end. BAPTISMS. W. W. NOTTINGHAM, Stoney Street. — On Lord's-day, June 6, we baptized nine friends, and on the same day at the Lord's table they were received into the fellowship of the church. B. Y. Our Churches. CHAPELS. 225 ROTHLEY.-On Lord's-day, Feb. 4, after a sermon by Mr. Marshall, Mr. MARKET HARBOROUGH.-On Sunday, Riley baptized three candidates, one of whom was from Cropston. On Feb. 18, May 13, two sermons were preached in the Baptist chapel, Market Harborough, Mr. Lacey preached, after which the ordinance was again administered to one when collections were made on behalf of by the Rev. J. J. Dalton, of Dunchurch, candidate by Mr. Riley. On April 1, the chapel funds. Mr. Riley preached, and afterwards bap-annual tea-meeting took place, the trays On Monday the tized four persons. On May 6, seven candidates were also baptized by Mr. Riley, after a sermon preached by Mr. Lacey. May they all hold fast the profession of their faith without wavering. M. R. I. WOLVEY.-On May 6th three young friends were baptized and received into the church. C. P. MINISTERIAL. HOLBEACH.-The service in connexion with the recognition of the Rev. Thos. being given by members and friends of the church and congregation. In the chapel; R. Harris, Esq., of Leicester, evening a public meeting was held in the presided. Addresses were delivered by Revs. W. Clarkson, B.A., Harborough, M. Shore, Market Bosworth, J. J. Dalton, Dunchurch, T. Lomas, Leicester, and Messrs. Bilston, W. D. Smith, J. Garland, J. Hawley, and W. Hill, of Leicester. CHILWELL COLLEGE. General Account. Nottingham, Mansfield-road Rev. R. Kenney, Burton £ s. d. 13 16 7 72 7 6 3 2 614 5 5 13 3 13 10 2 10 0 2 10 0 1 1 0 0 5 0 13 5 6 B. Summerfield as pastor of the General THE TREASURER begs to acknowledge Baptist church meeting in Albert-street, the following sums received, and will Holbeach, was held on Tuesday evening, feel greatly obliged if the churches will May 22nd, 1866. Tea was provided for kindly favour him with their collections five o'clock, to which a goodly number and subscriptions previous to the 12th of friends sat down. At seven, the people of June, as the accounts must be closed assembled in the chapel. After a hymn on that day for the audit. had been sung, prayer was offered by the Rev. J. Millar, M.A., (Independent.) The Rev. J. Staddon then addressed the audience upon "The Right Constitution of a New Testament Church." Mr. C. May, one of the deacons, afterwards gave a brief history of the church becoming acquainted with the pastor, and of their unanimously inviting him to settle among them as an under-shepherd of Christ's flock. The chairman (Rev. T. W. Mathews, of Boston) called upon the newly-elected pastor to give an outline of his spiritual history and of his religious Mr. Scott, Sutterton belief, which he did very briefly. The New Basford Rev. J. Staddon offered a fervent desig- Beeston nation prayer, to which many of the friends responded with a hearty Amen. The Rev. T. W. Mathews gave the pastor E. Sully, Esq., Nottingham a solemn and appropriate charge. After Messrs. D. & M. Orgill, Measham 2 10 0 this the meeting was addressed by the Mr. S. Deacon, senr., Rev. J. P. Tetley on "The Duties of Mr. J. Exton, Hugglescote Church Members;" and by the Rev. J. The spring meeting of the comMillar, M.A., on "The Advantages of mittee of this instititution was held in Christian Union," and was closed by the College Library, on Monday, May 7. prayer offered by the chairman. One It was numerously attended, and pleaof the most pleasing features of the meet- santly conducted under the presidency ing was the interest manifested by the of the Rev. Isaac Stubbins, late missionpastor, deacons, and friends of the Inde-ary in Orrissa. The tutors' reports were pendendent church, Long Sutton. accepted as highly satisfactory, with the Purchase Account. Broughton. On Monday, 23rd, a very interesting Missionary meeting was held. Addresses were delivered by Messrs. Featherstone and Worthington, (Wesleyans,) Reid, Underwood, and Rev. G. Taylor. At all the services the congregations were very good. The collections amounted to £14 17s.—On Lord's-day, May 6th, two sermons were preached in the Baptist chapel, Broughton Sulney, in behalf of the Sabbath school, by Mr. J. Featherstone, of Hickling. The congregations were unusually large, and the collections nearly one pound in advance of last year. On Monday we had a very good tea-meeting, after which addresses were delivered by Messrs. Wilson, Reid, Underwood, and Featherstone. exception of a reference to the failing | some very interesting Missionary intellihealth of one of the more advanced stu- gence, after which a collection was made, dents. The two seniors have received and preached afternoon and night at most eligible offers to settle at the close of the present session; Mr. Atkinson was ordained to accept the call from the church in North Parade, Halifax, in conjunction with the Rev. R. Ingham; and Mr. Wooley that of the church in Archdeacon-lane, Leicester, to be assistant to the Rev. Thomas Stevenson. A selection was made from a number of applicants to fill up these vacancies. The funds were reported to be in a hopeful condition, but a deficiency still remains in the College Building Account. It was resolved to make an earnest appeal to the next annual Association of the General Baptist_body for the removal of this debt. Two gentlemen who have already contributed largely have promised £100 more if the other part be raised. POST-OFFICE SAVINGS-BANKS.-The MEETING OF THE Students at LOUGH- aunual return of the Post-office savings. bro' during thE ASSOCIATION WEEK.-banks has been issued. The amount due The former students of Sherwood Rise for principal and interest to depositors, and Chilwell, together with the present which was £4,993,123 at the close of students, intend meeting their much re- the year 1864, had risen to £6,526,400 spected tutors at dinner on the Tuesday at the close of 1865-an increase in the in the Association week (June 19.) The year 1865 of no less than £1,533,277, or dinner will be at the "Bull and Anchor" above 30 per cent. The amount of Hotel, High-street, Loughborough, and business done in the year was very great; notice of the time will be sent to the as much as £3,719,017 was received, gentlemen who have signified their in- and £2,318,610 paid out. The charges tention to attend. and expenses for the year amounted to £49,526. At the end of the year the sum standing to the credit of the Postoffice savings-banks fund at the National Debt-office, with the balance in the hands of the Postmaster-General, amounted to £6,586,657, to meet the liability of MISCELLANEOUS. BROUGHTON. On the 22nd and 23rd of April the Rev. G. Taylor visited Broughton and Willoughby. On Sabbath morning, April 22, Mr. Taylor gave £6,526,400. Obituaries. THE REV. S. N. TAYLOR was the eldest son of Rev. Isaac Taylor, of Calne, Wiltshire, where he was born, May 6, 1788. He was descended from ancestors chiefly remarkable for their eminent piety; and second only to their devotion to the cause of Christ, was their attachment to the principles of civil and religious liberty. Both these characteristics were prominent in the subject of our sketch, who was also an earnest advocate of the scripture doctrine and practice of believers' baptism. He was early the subject of religious impressions, and when nineteen years old was baptized and joined his father's church. Giving evidence of gifts suitable for the ministry, he was encouraged by the church to exercise them, and subsequently entered Bris tol Academy, then under the presidency of Dr. Ryland, to whom he became greatly attached, whose memory he always held in the highest esteem, and who, at the termi |