a quick temper. When three or four years old, he would sometimes get very angry. I have even known him to throw sticks at children with whom he was playing if they did anything to offend him. He did so one day when his mother was from home. She was much grieved when she heard it, and talked seriously with him. It made a deep impression on his mind. He speaks of it now with great solemnity, and asks his mother if she remembers it. He feels that he committed a great sin. He knows it is wrong to let his temper govern his reason, and he is struggling to control himself. I think he will succeed.

I knew his grandfather when I was a little girl, and I remember hearing him say that he was naturally quick-tempered; but, although I lived in the same house with him, and saw him under a great variety of circumstances, I never heard him speak a hasty word. I trust Willie will obtain as

perfect control over himself, and, if he lives to manhood, that his friends will be able to say of him what I can say of his grandfather.

Willie was at one time playing with some children, and found he was growing angry. He immediately left them, and sat down on the stairs alone. Pretty soon they followed him. He did not feel entirely good-natured, so he again left them, and went into the library. He shut the door, and prayed to his Father in heaven, for strength to conquer himself. He remained there alone till he felt he had obtained the victory.

Willie is not the only little boy who has a quick temper; and I tell this story about him for the sake of the dear children who sometimes get angry. I hope, like Willie, they will learn to go to God for help, and then, like his, their countenances will be radiant with gladness; and they, too, can say, "How happy I am !"

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INFLUENCE OF THE SABBATH SCHOOL."Some twenty-three years ago, in a small rural village of Western New-York, one Sabbath morning, as a pious young man was going to church, he observed a group of children at play in the street. He kindly spoke to them, and asked them to accompany him to the Sabbath-school. refused to go. One, however, a bright-eyed little fellow, expressed his willingness to go, if his mother would permit him. The teacher kindly took him by the hand, called and obtained permission of the widowed mother, that her little boy might become a member of his class. Thenceforward he was in constant attendance. By his fixed attention, rapid improvement, and meek and gentle disposition, he won the esteem and affection of all. At the age of twelve, during a revival, he became a convert to the religion of the meek and lowly Jesus, and united with the church. When he came to the years of manhood, he left his native village and settled in the far West. Here, in his new home, where sacred associations held no kindly influ ences, he felt the need and saving grace of the gospel of truth. With his characteristic energy and unflagging perseverance, he went to work to aid in building up in that desolate place the kingdom of our Lord and Saviour. As the results of his unceasing toil, he related a few months since to the Sabbath-school, on his first visit to his early home after the lapse of many years, that there had been established in the valley of the West some forty distinct branches in Zion's vineyard, eight hundred

souls been brought to receive the living waters of salvation, and four hundred Sabbath-schools had been planted in different parts. And these were the fruits, by the grace of God, of the efforts of that once poor vagrant boy."

THE FAMILY CIRCLE A PLACE FOR PRAYER. Endearments bind together the members of the same household,-sharers of the same flesh and blood, which are found of the same kind, and of the same degree, nowhere else on earth. The dwellers in this common home, too, have a common share in the blessings and trials which befall their habitation. They are fed at the same board, repose under the same roof, and the joys and sorrows of one are very much the joys and sorrows of the whole group. What a place these parents hold, too, in this little empire. How their words have power, and their will is law, and their very footsteps are walked into; and how those whom God has given them are prize beyond all earthly things, as the jewels of their casket. Where, where in all this footstool of the dispenser of our mercies, should God be acknowledged, if not here? Shall not the voice of gratitude and praise ascend from that board spread with plenty, and around an altar reared for the morning and the evening's sacrifice of humble and grateful hearts ? You may not burnish your own armour, and find refreshment for your own spirit here, soldier of Christ, but here is a favoured spot on which to train recruits to join the sacramental hosts,-you should pray in your family.-Leyburn.

THE MONTH.

At the early date at which we go to press it seems almost useless to give the news of the month, when on the one subject which engrosses universal interest, all the past may be antiquated by the intelligence flashed to us by the telegraph at the eleventh hour. Still the conduct of the war, or more definitely of the siege of Sebastopol, must be described to the latest hour by every periodical. Since our last, the resources of the Russians have proved to be far greater than was expected. Having sunk most of their men-of-war at the mouth of the harbour, and thus prevented our fleet from attacking the ports or the remnant of the ships, they have employed the ships' guns and gunners in the defence of the place. Owing to the time necessary to bring up our guns and ammunition, and to construct our batteries, the enemy were enabled also to construct batteries of great power in advance of the main defences of the town, and when the firing of the Allies began that of the Russians was the stronger of the two. Sebastopol is also an immense arsenal of military stores, and the north side of the town is open, hence the town had the amplest supplies of ammunition, and could receive all the reinforcements which were thought desirable. The result has been, however, that the Russian defences, though still too strong, have been most seriously injured, that breaches are practicable, and the town itself is filled with the dead and the dying. It is even asserted that the putrefaction of the bodies has caused a fearful pestilence.

The Russians having been reinforced after the battle of the Alma, ventured in considerable numbers, on the 25th of October, to attack the Allied camp, endeavouring to cut off the besiegers from their port Balaklava, seven miles from Sebastopol, by which they received all their supplies. The assailants were successful against some small Turkish batteries at first, but were soon repelled; a regiment of light English cavalry, however, having madly, and by erroneous interpretation of orders, charged a formidable Russian battery, were dreadfully cut

up. It seems to have been a feat of foolish bravado. Again, on the 5th of November, in much larger force, the Russians made another attack, supported by a sortie of the garrison. After an obstinate battle, which also lost the Allies too many lives, they were repulsed with the loss of some ten thousand men ! While we write, the actual state of things appears to be that, reduced as the Allied armies have been by the very losses of victory, by disease, and by the wounded, they are hardly sufficient to assault the breaches they have made, and at the same time to repulse the more numerous Russians in the field. Their position seems to be impregnable, they can retain it while they have a regiment left, the sea is at our command to furnish them with supplies, while the enemy must ob

tain his with great difficulty, by long and difficult land carriage. If, therefore, the reinforcements now being sent from France and England can but arrive in time, they may yet finish the campaign by destroying this strong hold of Russian aggression and tyranny.

It is painful to think that but for the bad faith of Austria, with whom our ministers so long and foolishly coquetted, we need not have sacrificed half the lives which we have lost. This vilest of despotisms, next to Russia itself, has prevented the Turks occupying the attention of the Russians on the Pruth, and has thereby liberated the troops of the latter, to impede our operations, and shoot our soldiers at Sebastopol. We trust the day of reckoning is approaching for the perjured tyrants who not only hold down their own subjects, but who have destroyed the nationality of Italy, Hungary, and Poland. The conviction is spreading among all reflecting persons, that till Poland is restored to its place among the nations, no effectual barrier will be provided against the military barbarism of Russia. Indeed, it begins to be evident that we may be at the commencement of a war which will yet convulse all Europe, and either unbind the fetters of the oppressed, or rivet them more firmly than ever. "May God defend the right!" we say;-but "the right"-in his eyes what is it? What is right to be done by the Supreme Governor with nations sunk in superstition, infidelity, and sensuality? What but to permit their sins to chastise them? and if they will not seek after HIM, and fulfil the first of duties, to suffer them to be oppressed by those who neither fear God nor regard man? Between the "potsherds of the earth," indeed, right may be altogether on one side, but when the combatants, or the oppressor and the sufferer, are equally enemies to their God, He may well see fit to let them eat the fruit of their doings. We must not be surprised, therefore, if the righteous cause (as between men) enjoy no conspicuous vindication from the Judge of all. The nations and their despots will assuredly be overthrown by each other again and again, "till they learn that the Heavens do rule," and till Christ's religion, instead of being embodied in State-churches and deformed by the grossest superstition, shall become the "healing of the nations."

Since the above was written, the allied reinforcements have arrived in considerable numbers, and have filled the besiegers with fresh confidence.

NEW CHAPEL, ARTHUR-STREET, CAMBERWELL

GATE, WALWORTH.

The opening services of this new place of worship took place on Wednesday, October 25th. Most impressive discourses were preached: in the morning, by the Hon. and Rev. Baptist W. Noel, from Ephesians, ii. 8-10; and in the evening, by the Rev. Dr. James Hamilton, from

1 Cor. xiv. 1. After the morning service, a substantial repast was provided in the new vestry, presided over by the Hon. and Rev. Baptist W. Noel; at the termination of which an adjournment took place to the chapel; and a public meeting was held, W. B. Gurney, Esq., occupying the chair, supported by the esteemed pastor, the Rev. J. George, the Revs. B. Lewis, Tiddy, Chislett, Wills, Perratt, Turquand, Davis, Waddington, Eldridge, Collins, Bayfield, and Rogers; Messrs. Lindsay (Treasurer), Pratt, Watson, Burgess, Beal, &c. The financial statement showed that the contract for the new chapel, vestries, and house, was £2,620, upon which the small mortgage of £800 had been raised,-the remainder, it was hoped, from the zeal and faith of their friends, would soon be realised. Upwards of £1,400 had already been raised. On Sunday, the 29th, sermons were preached to crowded congregations; in the morning, by the Rev. E. Steane, D.D.; and in the evening, by the Rev. J. Burnett. The total collections and subscriptions at the services were upwards of £250.

AKEMAN STREET CHAPEL, TRING, HERTS.

On Tuesday evening, September 26th, a valedictory service was held in the above chapel, on the occasion of the removal of the Rev. W. Woods to another sphere of labour at Swaffham, Norfolk. A goodly number of friends having taken tea together in the chapel, the service of the evening was commenced by devotional exercises, conducted by the Revs. W. Sexton and J. S. Warren. Mr. Burgess, on behalf of Mr. Woods's friends, then delivered a farewell address to their heloved pastor, whose removal they deeply lament, and in their name presented him with a very handsome purse containing £20, as a parting expression of their affection and esteem. Mr. Woods, in making an appropriate acknowledgment, referred, with deep feeling, to the sympathy which he had experienced from a large number of the friends at Tring. A parting hymn was then sung, and Mr. Wouds afterwards closed the affecting service of the evening with prayer.

BIRMINGHAM SCHOLASTIC INSTITUTION FOR THE SONS OF MINISTERS.

The third annual report of this Institution has reached us. We are glad to learn from it that the Society continues its course of prosperity and usefulness. Twenty-seven boys have been aided by its contributions during the year ending Christmas, 1853. There are now ten boys in the school who have lost one or both of their parents by death. In proof of the efficient manner in which the school is conducted, it is only necessary to examine the certificates of the four gentlemen who at the Committee's request undertook the examination of the pupils. A very gratifying testimonial has also been given by the Rev.

Dr. Hamilton, of London. We have pleasure in renewing our earnest commendation of a Society which all must feel so worthy of support, and hope that the Committee may be aided in extending its operations to the extent they desire and contemplate.

HOPE STREET, GLASGOW. Twenty-five years having elapsed since the formation of the church in this place, discourses suited to the occasion were delivered on Sunday, October 28th, by the pastor, the Rev. Dr. Paterson; and on the following Monday evening the congregation held a soirée in the Merchants' Hall, which was filled to overflowing. Dr. Paterson occupied the chair, and was surrounded by his deacons, and by various ministers. The Revs. Dr. Maclay, of New York, J. W. Borland, D. Russell, A. Anderson, and others, took part in the proceedings. history of the church, which was detailed by the pastor, showed cause for much encouragement and thankfulness, furnishing proof of the suitableness of the text chosen by Dr. Paterson for his morning's sermon, "Hitherto the Lord hath helped us."

RAMSEY, HUNTINGDONSHIRE.

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The Baptist chapel in the White" of this town, having been closed for improvement and repair, was re-opened on Sabbath-day, November 5th. Sermons on the occasion were preached by the Rev. P. H. Cornford, pastor of the church; in the morning from Matt. xxvi. 8, " To what purpose is this waste ?" in the afternoon from 2 Cor. vi. 16, "For ye are the temple of the living God," &c.; and in the evening from Rev. v. 11, 12, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain," &c. The collections and contributions amounted te £110, and it is confidently hoped that the entire sum expended (about £140) will be immediately completed by the voluntary liberality of the congregation.

SWAFFHAM, NORFOLK.

The Rev. John Hannay, having been obliged, after being settled but eighteen months over the Baptist church in this town, to resign the pastorate, and to take a long sea voyage, in consequence of ill health, the Rev. Wm. Woods, of Tring, has accepted a hearty and unanimous invitation from the church, and entered upon his labours the first Lord's-day in October

OLD KING-STREET, BRISTOL.

The Rev. F. Bosworth, A.M., of Dover. having accepted a very cordial and unanimous invitation to the pastorate of the Baptist church in Old King-street, Bristol, entered on his labours on the second Sabbath in November, with every prospect of success.