after month, to answer his call whenever he may please to make it, and because he hopes in this way to fix upon a time which D. K. cannot accept. We now give him the whole of May, excepting only the Sundays and Mondays, and demand that he fix the dates without delay.

One word more and we have done. Last month, at the request of Mr. Watts, we published his long reply to our former letter, and, as he demanded, said more upon several points, thus completing his exposure. But Bradlaugh, Watts and Co., have refused its insertion in their socalled National Reformer, in the same manner that the first named Valient shut out our notes in reference to the proposed written discussion with himself, thus keeping his poor dupes in complete ignorance of the facts, and thus proving him; self a PAPER TIGER at best.

Some of our readers may be ready to ask whether this kind of unamiable controversy can do any good and particularly in the Harbinger?

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It is not pleasant, and the less of it we have, so that the real requirement is met, the better. But many unpleasant things are good, and this is one of that class. As a matter between David King and Charles Watts, it is not worth the paper. But the fact is, the unlearned are misled,-totally deceived, as to what Christianity is, and what it has done, and can do, by a small band of fellows, who eke out their living by using said deluded men to get up arrangements for extracting pence from the pockets of people who can be induced to pay to hear them slander Christ, Christianity, and Christians. Now the power of these men consists, most largely, in their true merit and character being concealed from their deluded followers. Lifting the veil may be quite an unpleasant business, but to them it amounts to the extracting of their teeth and the drawing of their claws, and hence it should be done.

D. K.

Dear Brother King,-I am very sorry you have been so hindered in getting out your English edition of Anderson's Translation. As your unavoidable delay may have made it appear that our dates have not been well chosen, I wish to say a word which may quite remove any thought of the kind. Since the printing of my Prospectus, I have been favored by brethren of standing, with suggestions as to the embodying in my proposed work of valuable indications, additional to those already promised. One is to denote uniformly the presence of the Greek Article in all its occurrences: this I have promised to do.Another is to give full development to the "logical emphasis" of the original, by which a guide to the sense is afforded, similar to that which in speaking, our tone of voice supplies-this too, though a matter of some difficulty, is under consideration, and I expect to be able to accomplish it by a very simple device.

To the unforeseen labor these additional particulars involve I cheerfully address

myself; but they require time for their mature development, in consequence of re-writing &c. being needed. Hence before Part I. of "The Suggestive New Testament" (as, for more accurately expressing its true character, I now propose to name it) can be ready, some 2 or 3 months must elapse.

If then brethren will at once decide the question whether Part I. is in due time to appear, by promptly sending in their orders they will please remember that this is all that is asked at present. This being settled, I can go forward with comfort, taking every precaution, as, indeed I purpose doing, for producing that which may be a work of permanent value; not a mere translation by any means; nor designed as a rival to any version whatever; but as a Companion Volume for home study.

Meantime Anderson will be welcomed to the place he deserves. Having latterly had occasion to read him for the express purpose of noting his excellences, I have high pleasure in bearing witness that I have ever and anon found in him renderings

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happier than I could find elsewhere. He is a noble brother, of independent mind, not without a dash of sanctified genius; and hence is richly deserving of the most thoughtful encouragement that brethren can give him. In saying this, I

give expression to a sincere conviction, based on public and private evidence.

Yours as ever, JOSEPH B. ROTHERHAM. 8, Waterloo Grove, Greenheys, Manchester, Feb. 13, 1867.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA.-Our anniversary tea-meeting, held in the Christian Chapel, Lygon Street, on Oct. 24th, was a most happy season. More than five hundred persons sat down to tea, and joy and gladness sat upon every countenance. Appropriate and instructive addresses were delivered and several fine pieces of music sung. The pleasure and profit experienced will be long remembered by hundreds. The yearly report stated "That during the past year an increase of 140 had been made to the church and nearly £250. had been paid toward liquidating the debt on the Chapel; the present membership is 340." Other matters of interest were stated and were received with general approbation. During the past two months eighteen have been added to the church; twelve by faith and baptism and six by commendation. The cause of Christ is also advancing in other parts of this colony. At Beaumaris, the brethren have recently enlarged their Chapel to double its previous size. Having been requested to conduct the re-opening services I was present on Lord's-day, Dec. 2, and preached to large audiences on the two following days. Several persons were interested in their salvation and four decided for Christ. Our esteemed Bro. J. W. Webb for the past two months has been preaching at Hindmarsh, in South Australia, with cheering results. He will (D. V.) remain there a month or so longer. We have been greatly cheered by receiving intelligence that Brethren Gore and Surber were to leave America for this country on Oct. 24th. Their labors are greatly needed here, and will result in great good. A most cordial welcome awaits them and a most promising and inviting field lies before them. Long have we earnestly prayed the "Lord of the harvest to send forth more laborers into the harvest," and we rejoice at the thought that we shall soon see our prayers answered. May they both " 'come to us in the fullness of the blessings of the gospel of Christ" and be abundantly successful in their "work of faith and labor of love." H. S. EARL. Dec. 24, 1866.

BANBURY & LEICESTER.-The churches in these towns having applied to the Committee for aid, I was requested to attend to them so far as other claims permitted. |

In compliance with the above I have labored about one month in Banbury and nearly three months in Leicester. A much longer period than was contemplated by either the Committee, the Leicester brethren or myself, and due solely to the continued success it pleased the Lord to give to our work in that town. The month of August I spent in Banbury. The harvest prevented our usual meetings in the villages. I had one well-attended cottagemeeting at Wardington, and visited families there and at Bloxham. The audiences in Banbury were good as to numbers and attention, but, evil reports concerning our views of Christian baptism and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit had been spread among the people, especially the Chapel-goers," and we were listened to with no slight caution-perhaps prejudice is the right word. At the request of the Eldership special attention was given to the scripture testimony concerning the lastmentioned doctrine, and, judging from frank avowals and free access to the houses of some of our hearers, the brethren thought something was done toward removing misconceptions. I have no corversions to record this time at Banbury. I see indeed in a note from Bro. Wall in a back number of the Harbinger one mentioned; I suppose a young lady with whom conversation was held at Bloxham. On a careful consideration of facts with which I have become acquainted during repeated visits to Banbury-as, on the one hand, the readiness with which a thoughtfullooking audience responds to an advertisement of preaching, on the other the amount of prejudice to be overcome, and the limited self-help the brethren judge themselves capable of rendering, I feel convinced that only by acceptable and continuous aid during a lengthened period can the desired fruit be obtained, but, equally convinced that by this means it would be gained, and in this conviction Bren. Evans, Exley, and Hindle unite with In Leicester, I wrought with the church during the month of September, and work is the word for the Lord gave us an open door." Lord's-day preachings well attended. Week-evening preachings in the chapel and cottages. Bible meetings in the vestry, these last remarkably

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well attended, and successful in awakening interest in the Word of God and in bringing to decision the inquiring and halting. The result in additions stand thus: 1 restored and 13 united to the church. I returned to Wigan early in October. Owing to the claims of business on the time and energies of the principal brethren at Leicester they again addressed the Committee, urging my return to assist in meeting the responsibilities of an increased and increasing membership and of enlarged and awakened audiences to hear the Grospel. The Committee advised me to return. I was not able to comply until the 30th of November, but, when once at work again, the ingathering of 24 souls, with other needed tasks kept me until Jan. 24, 1867, when committee and pastoral duties, as well as ill health, demanded my return to Wigan. I doubt not brethren reading these hasty and very inadequate lines will say with me, from the heart, "Praise the Lord!" W. M'DOUGALL.

WALSALL.—Though many things have been against us, we have kept on, knowing that God is with us. This is indeed a stony place, but still our recent efforts have not been useless. Bro. Hindle has labored with us for three weeks, assisted by Bro. King, and by a lecture to females by Sister King. Some of the meetings have been very badly attended, but still six persons have yielded to the truth, and others are awakened. We, therefore, hope, with the further assistance of Bro. King and brethren from Birmingham, that the seed sown will yet give more fruit. We are sorry to part with Bro. Hindle, but other places must have a share of his earnest help.

T. B.

BALLARAT. Since March last we have buried with Christ by baptism into his death. Seven males and six females have in this way put on Christ-two of whom have been delivered from the bondage and tyranny of the Papacy. Light has dawned upon their path, darkness has fled, their bondage has ceased, and they are now rejoicing in the light and liberty of God's children. May their path henceforward be that of the just, shining brighter and brighter until the perfect day, and may every obstacle to the progress of Divine truth be removed out of the way, that it may run and be glorified to earth's remotest bounds.-Dec. 26th 1866.

T. W.

BOLTON.-The brethren lately meeting in Tipping Street, have taken a room at the Baths. Last Lord's day friends from Manchester, Liverpool, Southport, Wigan, and Darwin came over to help us. About

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thirty sat down with us to keep the feast. Bro. W. Turner presided, and a glorious feast we had. Bros. Moffit from Liverpool, and Davies from Wigan gave fervent exhortations. In the evening a goodly company met again, when W. Turner preached the Gospel. Many appeared to be deeply impressed, and a young female has been immersed.-Feb. 15, 1867. JAMES YOUNG.

MANCHESTER.-Since my last report five have been immersed in Manchester. We have now the promise of more shortly. Having just visited Liverpool for a few days I am very happy to say, that the dear Brethren there seem to be in a prosperous condition. They are winning souls to the Lord; which they will no doubt duly report for themselves.-Feb. 13. J. B. R.

LIVERPOOL. Since we reported two months ago, we have had the pleasure of seeing seven persons added to the Church by baptism, and one wanderer restored. This week we hope to see four more buried with Christ.-Feb. 13. G. COLLIN.

SOUTHPORT.-W. Turner has been some weeks laboring in Southport. Two have been immersed, much inquiry has resulted from the efforts of brethren in Bible meetings, and the Disciples are encouraged, and hope for further results.

BAPTISMS REPORTED SINCE JAN. 22nd.