pious servant, a young woman, a member of our little church, also felt it to be her duty and privilege to do something for this interesting mission. She has collected from among our poor people the sum of 9s. 8d. Our brother Trotter's sermon, therefore, was not in vain; at least in some small degree.

The above pious young woman has been a faithful servant for more than twenty years to her much afflicted mistress, now a widow, but a most useful member in our little church, and a mother in Israel. Bath. T. N.

WORCESTER.

The Eighty-Sixth Anniversay of the Countess' Chapel in this city, was held on Sunday, November 2, when two very impressive discourses were preached by the Rev. Dr. Morton Brown, of Cheltenham, to a large and attentive congregation. The collection amounted to about thirty pounds on the occasion.

SAFE ARRIVAL OF THE REV. J. TROTTER AND MRS. TROTTER, AT SIERRA LEONE.

It is with sincere thankfulness to God, that we inform our readers of the safe arrival of the Rev. J. Trotter, and Mrs. Trotter, in Sierra Leone. We insert the subjoined letter to the Secretary of the Missionary Society, giving full details of his voyage and hearty reception by our friends in Africa.

"Freetown, Sierra Leone.
Oct. 19, 1857.

"My dear Brother,

"It gives me sincere pleasure to send you a few hasty lines from this far off place. You will be glad to know that Mrs. Trotter and myself arrived here, quite well, after a pleasant and prosperous voyage. On Thursday, Sept. 24th, we embarked on board the "Gambia," about 2 o'clock, p.m. The Rev. G. Osborn, one of the Secretaries of the Wesleyan Missionary Society, was on board; he placed under my care two coloured young ladies, who had been educated in Engand; there were also two of their own issionaries, one of whom was appointed to Gambia, the other to Freetown. We sailed from Plymouth at 5 p.m. and were soon out of sight of land. We left our

beloved country and its sacred associations with mingled feelings of sorrow and joy-sorrow at leaving a land and friends so dear to our hearts, and joy, that we are counted worthy to assist in the salvation of down-trodden Africa. We had a fearful tossing in the Bay of Biscay, and were ill for two or three days. On Thursday, Oct. 1st, we reached Madeira, where we went on shore and had breakfast. This place is over-run with popery, and its general appearance is that of poverty, beggary, bondage, and ignorance.

"We next came to Teneriffe.

On

On the 9th we

Sunday, the 4th October, I read prayers and preached on board. came into the river Gambia, where we went on shore, and spent a day and night at the Wesleyan Mission house. In the evening I preached in the Wesleyan chapel, to about five hundred Africans; it was a refreshing season to our souls. The following morning we went on board again, leaving behind us the Rev. Mr. Cooper, who was appointed for the Gambia. On Sunday I again read the Liturgy and preached, my text was, "So he bringeth them unto their desired haven." On Tuesday, as soon as daylight appeared, we saw Sierra Leone. The pilotcame on board about 5 o'clock,

a.m. he came to me and said, "Is Mr. Trotter on board? I told him that was my name. He shook my hand most heartily, and said, "I have brought the Mission boat off to take you on shore." This good pilot is Mr. R. R. Elliott, son of our late revered superintendent, the Rev. A. Elliott; and brother to our excellent friend and fellow labourer, Mr. J. B. Elliott. As soon as we anchored, Mr. J. B. Elliott came on board and gave me a hearty welcome. When we reached the landing place, and went on shore, we were surrounded by our preachers, elders, and friends, who all tried to out-do each other in acts of kindness. We were obliged to parcel out our luggage in small quantities that each one might carry something for his new minister.

"As soon as we were all ready we all marched off in a grand procession to our chapel, which we found newly painted and cleaned for our reception; we then moved on to the hospitable home of Mr. J. B. Elliott, where we joined in a hearty song of praise to God. He was in our midst. After breakfast, the friends poured in to see us from all quarters. Mr. Elliott and his very kind wife, insist on our staying with them for a few days, to rest, before going to the house which the friends have taken for us.

"On the day of our arrival, I waited on His Excellency the Governor of the Colony. I was introduced by Mr. Elliott, he received me very kindly, and seems very well disposed towards our Mission. Thank God my dear wife and self are quite well, and quite happy; we enter on our blessed work with ardent hopes. May our Heavenly Father employ us for His glory.

"Yesterday was our first sabbath here. I read the Liturgy in the morning, visited the school in the afternoon, and preached at night. Notwithstanding a tornado which visited us just at service time, our chapel was crowded with most attentive hearers, and we had a glorious time. One man came a distance of 21 miles to hear me. It was one of the most delightful sabbaths I ever spent. Upon the whole, Freetown is much better than we expected to find it. A wide sphere of usefulness is open to our Connexion; ours is the only church that has native missionary labourers in the interior of the country. This is a great honour which God has put upon us. Two sons of the late king Canray Bah have been to

see us; they are fine boys, and manifest deep interest for their brother in England. I hope soon to visit the other Stations, and send you further particulars in my next report.

"Mrs. Trotter joins me in christian love to all our friends in England. Grace, mercy, and peace, be with you.

"I am, my dear Brother,
"Yours very sincerely,
"J. TROTTER."

"East Street, Freetown, Sierra Leone, "19th October, 1857.

"My Dear Sir,

"Your kind favour of the 14th ult. was duly received per Rev. J. Trotter, on the 13th instant.

"We are highly pleased with Mr. and Mrs. T.; they are staying with us at present. Words cannot convey our thanks to you and the kind friends in England for this arrangement. We hope by God's grace your expectations and ours will be fully realised by Mr. Trotter's coming out. He appears to be just the right man in the right place. We pray that his life may be preserved to be instrumental in bringing my benighted countrymen to the knowledge of the truth as it is in Jesus. We are sure of your sympathies in our behalf, and therefore beg your further prayers. We shall do all we can to assist Mr. T. in his duties. May you and your dear wife and countrymen be spared to see the beginning of brighter days in the Connexion Churches in Africa. My heart is overwhelmed with feelings of thankfulness to Almighty God for putting it into the hearts of British christians to remember us in our low estate. Praise the Lord O my soul, &c. We are conscious of our deep obligations to you all. We feel it, -we appreciate the blessings-therefore cease not in your efforts in poor injured Africa's behalf. A full cargo of my poor brethren arrived the same day, in tow with the steamer that brought out Mr. Trotter. The sight was too horrid to describe. Mr. T. preached his first sermon last evening from John 17, v. 1, "Father, the hour is come." It was a very interesting discourse. Our Connexion day of redemption is come. By God's blessing "the little one shall become a thousand."

"Yours truly,

"J. B. ELLIOTT." To the Secretary of Lady Huntingdon's Connexion.