may hope, by the divine blessing, that, by the time he has completed his voyage homeward, he will be himself again. He arrived at Liverpool about Christmas last; and after spending one sabbath there and two at Manchester and preaching on each, highly to the edification of his auditors, he came on to Derby, where likewise he preached on two sabbaths, and also visited the rising society at Chelaston: by which exertions, we understand, that the cause of the New Church in those parts was much strengthened. From Derby he came to Birmingham, where he preached on one Lord's day with the same happy result: and then, after spending a day or two with the venerable Mr. Clowes, at Leamington, he arrived in London. Here he preached on one sabbath, morning and evening, at each of the three places of worship, and also once at each of them on an intermediate evening; and all were much delighted with the luminous views and pathetic appeals which composed his discourses. He also payed a visit of some days to Brightlingsea, and preached there five times. He was received among that affectionate people with transport; and from all that we have since learned, the church there seems to have made an advance in consequence of his visit, greater than had ever before resulted from any single effort. He finally quitted London on the 12th. of March, intending to return by Birmingham and Derby to Manchester, making a short stay in each; and we understand our friends in Lancashire intended to engage him, as far as his time would permit, to visit the Societies in that neighbourhood, Altogether, we regard his visit to this country as being productive of much good. We have not only been edified by his preaching, but we naturally looked at him as a specimen of our brethren in America; and finding him a most excellent specimen,-one who, in any country, and in any society of any country, would do credit to the character of the New-Church minister and the New-Church man, we feel the bond of union between the Church in the two nations drawn much closer than before. All who heard him preach, and still more, all who enjoyed the pleasure of his society, were much impressed by the unaffected simplicity, and with the deep feelings of piety and rectitude, which in him are so happily combined with highly respectable talents. Altogether, he entirely won our hearts: and he will carry back with him to America the sincere prayers of all his English brethren, that he may there long flourish, in the enjoyment of every blessing, to promote the advancement of that Church, of which he is so decided an ornament. Change of Minister at the New Jerusalem Temple, Salford, Manchester. We have heard with the greatest concern, that the Rev. Mr. Hindmarsh, on whose account this place of worship was erected, and by whose labours the Society assembling in it has been collected, has resigned his pastoral charge. We are not fully apprized of the causes which have led to this determination; we believe he has, for some time, wished to go into retirement; but as, though advancing in years, he is yet stout and active, and might continue to be an efficient public labourer in the vineyard for many years longer; we greatly lament the occurrence. Indeed, we are of opinion, that, by his retirement, the New Church sustains a diminution of power, that will for a long time be irreparable. We have heard two gentlemen spoken of as intended to succeed him; but not knowing, with certainty, which of them has accepted the office, we forbear to mention either. Persecutions. Our readers have occasionally been made acquainted with facts relating to the formation of a society of the New Church at St. Heliers, Jersey. A letter recently received details the following interesting particulars: "In respect to the progress of the New Church in this place, we have not lost a single member, and are occasionally increased by one or two at a time. We have undergone some persecutions lately, in attempts to annoy our devotions by most outrageous behaviour, and even attempted violence, such as throwing stones, detonating balls, &c. We have been obliged to demand the protection of the police; and from this and other prudential measures, we are now again left to quietness and peace.-A branch of this society has arisen at Weymouth, where, a few Sundays ago, fourteen members assembled for the purpose of reading the writings of our illuminated scribe, and prayer. I have reason to believe, from what I have heard, that there are one or two, who, after further study, may become useful labourers; and this may extend to further ramifications; so that, by the blessing of the Lord, our labours, we trust, have not been altogether useless. Our members increase in zeal and firmness, and if our worldly means increased in proportion, a place of worship would soon be erected. Our whole society, including children, consists of about thirty, every one of whom would be baptized, if they had it in their power. At some future period, some ordained minister may visit Weymouth and this island: it would certainly tend much to consolidate the church." It appears that the little society at Weymouth, is also under going some trying persecutions. A letter has been received from Mr. Nobbs, who acts as their leader, stating an obstinately continued effort on the part of some violent characters to compel them to discontinue their meetings: their windows and benches have been broken, and even personal violence attempted. When this commenced, they had given the notice required to the Bishop's Court, but had not received their certificate; so, on complaining to the Mayor, no redress was attainable; but he advised them to leave preaching to "College-men," and intimated, that they might think themselves well off, that he did not make them pay any penalty. When they had obtained the certificate, the violent interruptions being continued, they complained again; when they were told, that nothing could be done for them unless the leader had a personal licence. Mr. Nobbs, both now and on the former occasion, professed his readiness to comply with whatever the law required; but was told that he could not be permitted to do so till the Quarter Sessions. The populace, considering that they have the mayor on their side, continue their outrages. Perhaps the letter of the law may be against our friends, but certainly the whole proceeding is very disgraceful to their enemies. As, however, persecution always produces sympathy, and occasions inquiry, good, no doubt, will result from it in the end; and we think it must be in some measure owing to the notoriety thus occasioned, that our friends' meetings are at present attended by from two to three hundred persons. Illiberality of the Opponents of the New Church. In conse. quence of the Missionary visit of Mr. Noble to Norwich last July, and its effects, a publication was issued in January last, by the Rev. G. Beaumont of that city, entitled the Anti-Swedenborg ; being a production of the same character as Mr. Pike's, but glossed over with some affectation of moderation. The friends of the Church at Norwich were very desirous that Mr. Noble should give it an Answer; but as his engagement in preparing for publication his Lectures at Albion Hall, rendered him unable to do this immediately, the following advertisement, to account for the delay, was inserted in the Norwich papers of the 6th and 13th of March: "The public are respectfully informed, that a late calumnious Publication by the Rev. G. Beaumont, ențiled THE ANTI-SWEDENBORG, will receive AN ANSWER, by the Rev. S. Noble, as soon as he has completed a work which he has now in the Press, on the Plenary Inspiration of the Scriptures, and in Refutation of Infidel Objections against them.” To this advertisement, Mr. Beaumont, in the next week's paper, printed the following elegant and modest reply: "Notice to the Public, That if any "CALUMNIOUS" Swedenborgian will produce a Rational Answer to my Book, entitled the ANTI-SWEDENBORG, I hereby promise to give such answer all the attention it may merit; but if an answer makes its appearance, being written by an Ignoramus or a Madman, (a very possible case) I shall then deem it my duty to treat the author of it with neglect, and his publication with contempt. "Ebenezer Chapel, Ber Street, "G. BEAUMONT." "Norwich, March 18th, 1824." So much for Anti-Swedenborgian liberality! New Publications.-A Work of a few pages, entitled An Appendix to the treatise on the White Horse, from a Manuscript of Swedenborg, found among the papers of the late Mr. Hartley, and translated by Mr. C. A. Tulk, has been lately published. An appropriate preface, by that gentleman, is prefixed, and a letter of Mr. Hartley's, giving an account of the manner in which he received the work from the Author, is appended.--A work On Delights, from the indefatigable pen of the Rev. Mr. Clowes, has been published; of which we purpose to give a further account in our next: as is also our intention in regard to Mr. Pilkington's work, entitled An Investigation of "Unitarian Remarks on 'A Compliance with the Inquirer's Request,'" &c. Being Part the Second on the Nature of the Divine Unity, and the Divinity of the Lord Jesus Christ. A Tract is also just published, entitled, A Dialogue on the Apostolic Doctrine of the Atonement, &c. - Notice. A suit at law in which one of the Societies in London has been engaged, respecting a right of way to the premises behind their chapel, having lately been decided against them; and a report having been circulated that the suit was entered into by the advice of Mr. Knight, of Burton-upon-Trent; we are requested by that gentleman to state, that he knew nothing of the affair till he read the decision in the papers. OBITUARY. DIED at Hastings, on the 30th of October last, Mrs. Eliza Beazeley, wife of Lieut. G. Beazeley of the Royal Navy, and daughter of Mr. Fletcher, Surgeon,. formerly of Brightlingsea, near Colchester. The circumstances, attending the removal of this amiable young lady, were truly affecting. She had been married to Mr. Beazeley about four years; and their union was most complete and happy. Having two lovely children, one of whom was frequently attacked by the ague, to which the inhabitants of Brightlingsea are very liable, they removed, about a twelvemonth ago, to the vicinity of Bath, so famed for its salubrity. Here the children enjoyed good health; but their mother soon experienced a tendency to an inflammatory state of the lungs, of which before she had never had a symptom, and which rapidly assumed the character of a confirmed decline. Her affectionate husband, and parents conveyed her back in the summer, by easy stages, to Brightlingsea, in hopes that the air of that place, which had always seemed to be congenial to her constitution might effect a change: but in vain. She was then removed as a last resource, to Hastings, esteemed so favourable a situation to pulmonic patients; and here, after giving birth prematurely to another infant, on the 18th of October, she, on the 30th on the same month, relinquished her once fair tenement of clay, to appear in a form still more expressive of the graces of her mind. The infant, six days afterwards, followed her to the world of realities. In Mrs. B. the best natural disposition served as a foundation to the heavenly graces which are the offspring of true religion. Affectionately attached to the doctrines of the New Church, she found in them a source of support which made dying easy. A little previously she said to her husband, "I feel that we are united for ever: O! what peace is in that thought!" Her mother had not before decidedly embraced the doctrines of the New Church, wherefore the last breath which she had 1 strength to frame into words was poured fourth in a tender appeal to that relative, exhorting her to read the New Church writings and this appeal, urged with the solemnity which belongs to such a moment, has made a deep and lasting impression on the mind of her sorrowing parent, who has since discovered beauties in the writings of our heaven-taught author heretofore overlooked. When her speech and her sight failed, she requested her husband to talk to her, that she might hear the sound of his voice: and then she so gently fell asleep, without so much as breathing a sigh, that though her husband held her hand in his, and his cheek to hers, he could not distinguish the moment of her departure. It appears that words cannot describe the heavenly serenity that was diffused around: the devout resignation which possessed her bosom passed to her relatives, and, affectionately as they loved her, rendered them unable to repine at a dispensation which they felt was to her so blessed. Elevated for a time above the world, they only thought how the stroke might be rendered beneficial to others. They applied therefore for the use of the Independent Chapel, (which is the best in the town,) for a funeral sermon; and this being generously granted, Mr. Noble was sent for from London to deliver the discourse; which he did on the 6th of November following; and as no account of this announcement of some of our heavenly doctrines can appear elsewhere, we will add a brief notice of it here. After some general observations on the certainty of death, the subject of the discourse was opened thus: "These are considerations, to which, by unquestionable facts, every individual of the human race is imperiously called to give his attention but if there are any persons who; more importunately than others, are called to regard them, they are the inhabitants and visitants of places which are supposed to possess, in a superior degree, the quality of salubrity,-to be blessed with an air or climate adapted to promote the convalescence of the indisposed: for such persons witness, in a greater proportion than the inhabitants of other places, the visits of death; |