with others, point to a cheerful future for the New Church in this island. "A little one shall become a thousand, and a small one a strong nation; I, Jehovah, will hasten it in his time."

The Doctor left us on Monday the 28th, for Guernsey, where he delivered three lectures, the particulars of which will doubtless be forwarded to you by the Guernsey friends.

He takes with him the love of us all, and the respect, admiration, and best wishes of all Christian denominations. I remain, dear Sir, very affectionately yours, FRS. EDWD. DU CHEMIN, Secretary to the Jersey New Church Missionary Association.

To the Editor.

GUERNSEY.

Dear Sir,-The friends of the New Church in the Channel Islands, firm in their belief that frequent and systematic missionary visits are calculated to spread greatly the blessed influences of the New Dispensation, have, with the kind aid of the New Church Missionary Association, again secured a visit from the Rev. Dr. Bayley, who arrived in Jersey, April 19. Owing to my stay in that island being limited, I was only able to hear Dr. Bayley's two admirable discourses on Easter Sunday. In the morning the attendance was not large; but this was amply compensated for in the evening, when a full congregation, and a large number of eager listeners in the vestibule in addition, fully proved the great interest awakened by Dr.Bayley's arrival. The lecture on this occasion was on the Resurrection; and so powerful was the impression produced, that a murmur of satisfaction might be heard at some of the most salient points even during the course of its delivery.

Having ventured to make these few observations, I leave it to the able secretary of the Jersey Missionary Association to describe in detail the effect produced on the public mind in Jersey by this missionary effort, and proceed to offer a few observations on the result produced by our respected friend's labours in Guernsey. On the occasion of the Rev. W. Woodman's visit, last year, certain restrictions were attached to the use of the hall in which he lectured; the most irksome of these was that no allusion should be made to the source from whence doctrines so con

vincing had been derived. The consequence was, that many who had been struck most forcibly by Mr. Woodman's arguments, were nevertheless unaware that the New Church was the repository of such mighty truths.

With the view of freeing themselves from all such trammels on the present occasion, the friends resolved to apply to the proprietor of Zion Chapel, and endeavoured to obtain from him the use of that building. This gentleman kindly received them, and courteously acceded to their request. Accordingly, two lectures, on the Future Life, were announced to be delivered on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, the 29th and 30th April. I should mention that Dr. Bayley had been engaged to lecture at the Temperance Hall, in favour of temperance, on the Monday evening preceding. The attendance at this lecture was about 250; and besides the benefit conferred on the temperance cause, it was also of great service in enabling those present to judge of the great treat they might expect to receive by attending the other lectures.

Our efforts to make the cause known were fully rewarded. More than 500 were present at the first lecture, being a larger number than had ever before assembled together in these islands to hear the blessed truths the Lord has vouchsafed to the present age. Finding that the public attention was so thoroughly awakened, Dr. Bayley, in order. to make as strong and lasting an impression as possible, determined to deliver a third lecture, on the Trinity. The attendance at the last two lectures was also numerous, though not quite so large as at the first.

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Many incidents which have occurred, as well during Dr. Bayley's stay amongst as since his departure, might be adduced, in order to show that a blessed work has been effected; but I forbear, as I am aware, that in case you should think this humble record of a noble effort worthy of admission in your pages, I must not trespass too much on your space, or on the patience of your readers.

In conclusion, the writer would venture to exhort his brethren to persevere in the admirable course they have adopted of availing themselves of as much missionary aid as their means will afford, and to seek their reward in

The Intellectual Repository, June 2, 1862.

My dear Sir,-I have just returned from a visit to the societies of St. Ives and Chatteris, and hasten to give you an account of my labours.

I left home, on this mission, on Tuesday, the 29th April, and spent the evening and a portion of the following day in the family of our esteemed friend Mr. Barton. On Wednesday, the 30th, I continued my journey to St. Ives, where I lectured, in the evening, on the subject of "Christian Faith," to an audience of rather over forty people. I was met at the station by our worthy friend Mr. Tall, from whom I received a very hearty welcome, and in whose family I found a comfortable home. On the second evening after my arrival, I delivered another lecture, on "The Bible," which was more numerously attended, from 80 to 100 being present. This lecture was preceded by a public tea meeting, attended by 70 persons, which was held to commemorate the opening of their beautiful little church. The numbers attending the lectures may not seem large, but when we consider the recent date of the introduction of the doctrines, and the strength of popular prejudice, we ought to regard them as respectable, and feel ourselves encouraged to continued effort in our great and good cause. For my own part, I was gladdened to see so much interest excited, in the midst of an agricultural population; and feel assured that, with prudence, and the manifestation of Christian piety and zeal, on the part of our brethren, the church will continue to grow among them. During my stay at St. Ives, an effort was made by our friends to obtain for me a public room in one of the populous villages in their neighbourhood, in which to give a lec. ture on the Bible. The only room available was a British School-room, occasionally employed for lectures, public meetings, &c. Application was made for this room, and the Committee at first seemed to consent, but on recon. sidering the subject, declined us the use of it. The decision of the Committee was communicated to our friends by one

of the Dissenting ministers, who intimated that I could not be permitted to contradict the popular religious teaching of the place; and they did not wish to let me have the room under restraint. Some of our friends suggested an openair service. There were objections, however, to this course, which led to its abandonment, and nothing, therefore, was done in the matter. I hope that some future effort may be more successful.

My next place of service was Chatteris, which I reached on the Saturday evening. I was kindly welcomed at this town, and very hospitably entertained by our earnest friends, Mr. Paten and Mr. Lyon, with whom I spent my time very agreeably during my stay. On the Sunday I preached twice in the beautiful church they have recently erected. The attendance was not large, probably from fifty to a hundred. The audiences were, however, most attentive to the discourses delivered, and evidently interested in the services. On the Monday evening I delivered a lecture on the Bible, and continued the same subject in a second lecture on the Tuesday evening. These lectures were attended by about fifty persons, all of whom gave the most earnest attention to the subject. The number of receivers of our heavenly doctrines at Chatteris is not large, but they are evidently earnest and intelligent men, and will, I have no doubt, continue to advance the great cause in their town and neighbourhood. They have erected a spacious and elegant church in a very central situation in the town, and seem to have made a good impression on the inhabitants.

It is delightful indeed to see the church rooting itself in these quiet towns. A faithful teaching of the truth, combined with the catholicity of spirit and Christian courtesy and goodness which it is the tendency of our heavenly doctrines to produce, cannot fail to deepen the good impression already made, and to extend the walls of Jerusalem, and make her a praise and a glory in their midst. The present is to them a day of small things. But let us not despise this day, but go forth in faith and patience to discharge its duties. He who has brought us hitherto will still continue to aid us if we adhere to Him and walk in the way of His commandments. And although it may be

painful to us to appear singular and to lose the good opinion of many whom we must nevertheless esteem, yet the world itself and the future ages of the church are interested in our faithfulness. Who can calculate the blessings which the world has derived from the faithfulness of those men who "hazarded their lives for our Lord Jesus Christ," in the first preaching of the gospel? Their example has encouraged those who have come after them to scatter the seeds of the written Word in all nations. It is ours to foster the growth of these seeds by an elightened exposition of the spiritual truth and the heavenly life which is within them; and thus to aid the providential agencies which are carrying the church onward to a harvest of wisdom and yirtue. It is a great work to which we are called, and it demands of us strength of character, fervour of spirit, and earnestness of life. May none of our friends be wanting in these Christian excellencies, but abound in them and employ them in dependence on their Divine Fountain, with meekness and vigilance, in the building up of His Kingdom in the world !-I am, my dear Sir, very sincerely yours,

Mr. Pitman, London.
May 12th, 1862.

RD. STORRY.

MANCHESTER AND SALFORD TRACT

SOCIETY.

This valuable society held its twentyfifth anniversary on Tuesday, May 20th; the Rev. Dr. Bayley in the chair. There was a numerous meeting, including the Rev. Messrs. Smithson, Woodman, Boys, Kennerley, and Mc. Pherson, and friends from Manchester, Salford, Stockport, Ashton, Failsworth, Bolton, Middleton, Worsley, and Mr. Westall, a New Church brother, from Fall River, in America.

Highly interesting speeches were delivered by Messrs. Smithson, Woodman, Mc. Pherson, the Chairman, and other friends, all shewing the importance of Tracts in the dissemination of Truth, and the great usefulness of this society.

The meeting was a most warm and genial one, and evidently separated with the purpose of making the coming year eminent for good.

The Secretary, the Rev. Mr. Kennerley, read the report, from which we glean the following interesting facts, and which terminated with an earnest appeal

the services. The two discourses were filled with life-lessons, encouraging sympathies, and soul-stirring appeals; while the glorious light of the spiritual opening of the Divine Word beamed with heavenly splendour therein, wrapt the mind in calm attention, checquered wavering thought, calmed the troubled and despairing spirit, and aroused many long-slumbering resolves to self-elevation for the future, and more sincere devotion to useful exertion.

On Tuesday evening following, there was a most interesting meeting of the scholars and their parents, as well as the friends of the school, in the upper school-room, Mr. Alderman Agnew in the chair. Addresses were delivered by Dr. Bayley and the Rev. Mr. Kennerley; Messrs. Broadfield, Chadwick, Mackereth, and Smith took part; and the meeting was one not soon to be forgotten. Many old scholars were there, and reminded Mr. Agnew, the founder of the school, of their affectionate remembrances of early lessons cherished still, and assuring him their children were now attending the school, and receiving with affection the same truths which had been sacred things to them. On Wednesday, Dr. Bayley delivered a lecture on Woman, as Maiden, Wife, and Mother. The church was crowded, and the breathless attention of the audience shewed their interest in the subject, and gave the preacher an ample opportunity to unfold life-lessons of the highest importance. Altogether the services connected with this visit cannot fail to have been most edifying in their character, and eminently useful. AMICUS.

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moting the interests of the society and Sunday-school in Peter-street, Manchester. At an early period of life, he assisted his father, the late Wm. Fox, who for many years was the treasurer to the society, in collecting the pew-rents, keeping the books, and in the general management of the affairs of the society. Having been brought up in the doctrines of the New Jerusalem Church, under the care of the late Rev. Richard Jones, he early acquired an interior knowledge of its heavenly truths, and studied the science of correspondences with affection and delight. He was one of the first members who established the Young Men's Reading and Discussion Society, consisting of from forty to fifty adult members of the church, who met on the Sunday and Tuesday evenings for improvement in reading, and acquiring a knowledge of Swedenborg's writings. For many years he was the conductor of the Sunday-school in Peterstreet. His active labours in the school, at the recitals, and on other occasions, will long be remembered. As a teacher, also, in the school, his deliberate counsels and lucid explanations of the Divine Word drew around him a sphere of endearing affection which was felt by all around. He was one of the early promoters of the society's quarterly tea meetings. His greatest delight consisted in encouraging the speakers who intended to address the meeting. He was very regular and punctual in his attendance, both morning and evening, at the public worship of the Lord; and by his exemplary Christian conduct, he was esteemed and beloved by all who knew him.

Departed this life, on the 17th March, 1862, in the 58th year of his age, Mr. Charles Fox, of Radnor-street, Hulme, deservedly respected by all who knew him. His exemplary conduct in life, and his faithful attachment to the doctrines of the New Church, were manifested by his active exertions in pro

beyond most men, and ever desirous of promoting use for all. He was known to a large circle of friends, and beloved by all who knew him. His benevolence, exerted through a long life, had endeared him to a great number who had shared in his kindness; for he was a father to the fatherless, and had made the heart of many a widow leap for joy. The helpless had in him ever found a friend, and the New Church was the grand object of his constant thought and ever instructive conversation. He was one of those living examples, to which we turn with delight and comfort when we wish to see her results in the world. He was a ripe specimen of that full harvest some day to be seen in the world of men-loving, just, and gentle, who walk humbly with their God, and exhibit in a heavenly life below their meetness for the Lord's eternal kingdorn. Mr. Dunn was born at Netherton, near Dudley, Nov. 26th, 1773. His father and mother were strong-minded, excellent people, but not joined with any religious body. The old gentleman was wont to say that his father's creed was the one which our Lord furnished-To do unto others as you would they should do unto you; and he practised this doctrine in his life. His mother was a very notable housewife and excellent woman, who always strove to inculcate in him the love of work. The old gentleman delighted to tell that his mother used to say to him, "I know thou wilt work, Danny, and father will make thee work, but I want to see thee like it." And the young man did like it, and continued to like work to the very last, as long as he could use his head and fingers. Mr. Dunn received the doctrines of the New Church when he was a young man working at Dudley, at 23 years of age, 66 years ago. He was working with a pious young man named Piper, at a church, and Piper pleased young Dunn from the delight he seemed to have in making the communion table, and doing his very best to it, because it was for the worship of the Lord. Young Dunn had obtained from the conversation of an old man previously, the true idea of the Lord Jesus Christ being the only God, and the trinity of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit being in him. On speaking of this with Piper, the latter told him

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that these views were, he believed, preached in Birmingham by a minister named Proud, and they were something new. The two young men determined to go to Birmingham, eleven miles, and hear this remarkable preacher; and they went on foot there and back, on the Sunday. They were delighted with what they heard, and from that time continued to attend regularly, still walking the distance, and ever charming the way by conversation, on the great things which the preacher had opened to their eagerly receptive minds. This continued for about three years, until young Dunn undertook a situation that removed him from that part of the country. Wherever he went he continued to read the writings of the New Church, to associate with the receivers of them, and to exemplify them in his life. He settled in London, about sixty years ago, and since that time he has been connected with all the movements of the New Church in London. attended Friar-street, and his name was the third entered on its list of members, and subsequently, when the Friar-street Society joined with others and formed the society in Argyle-square, he was a member, and attendant there until increasing infirmities confined him to his house. Then his room became a resort of intelligent friends who delighted in New Church conversation; and the wise and cheerful sayings of Mr. Dunn were the delight of many who loved to call upon him, and led not a few to associate themselves to the New Church in outward worship, when he could no longer lead them externally thither. Mr. Dunn was extremely ingenious, inventive, and practical. He was, originally, a scythemaker, but afterwards turned to the nail trade. He soon saw the importance of improving the nails for horse-shoes, and invented a nail which became well-known in the trade, both in this country and in America, as Dunn's nail. He subsequently invented many other contrivances, having several different patents, and a great number of improvements which he gave to the world, from the love of use, without any patent at all. He was the associate of John Isaac Hawkins, and many other scientific minds. Some fifty-five years ago, his mind was turned to the idea of extracting the essence from hops, in consequence of the large export trade in the