in each county would collect a | and churches that have no chasimilar account of the churches pels. 4. The year when each belonging to our denomination, church was formed. 5. Names of it would answer your request in the ministers. 6. The year of the former numbers, concerning the minister's settlement with that history of the churches. church. 7. The language in which divine service is conducted. W. denotes Welsh. English. W. & E. Welsh and English. E. or W. first, the language that is chiefly used in that E. Explanatory notes.-Column 1. The number of each church, according to the time of its formation. 2. Names of the churches, or places of worship. 3. Chapels where branches of churches meet, | place. 8. Number of members. Number of Churches 23, Chapels 25, Ministers 26, Members 2,888. I hope our ministers will attend to the very excellent advice they had in the last Number from Mr. Morgan of Birmingham; and that we shall see a greater number of able writers coming forward to strengthen the hands of the Editors. I wish I could be of more service in God's vineyard, and hope I shall be faithful according to my abilities. I am, your brother in gospel bonds, Pont-rhyd-yr-un, Sept. 21, 1820. JOHN JAMES. MR. HENRY JESSEY. "The design was no singularity, or novelty, but hath been undertaken by many great personages, To the Editor of the Baptist Magazine. yet never perfected by any be SIR,-In the Life of that famous man, Mr. Henry Jessey, published in 1671, the following curious particulars are given. "In the year 1645 he began to set forth a Scripture Calendar, (as a Guide to speak and write in Scripture style,) which he continued yearly to 1664, adding somewhat every year to the new, and omitting other things that were in the former, lest the paper and price should swell too much, ordinarily comprising the whole in two sheets. "His Calendar had the days of the month, age of the moon, the sun's progress, quarter-days, term, tide - tables, annuals of things memorable in each month, and such like, common to vulgar as sides himself; and it is a work that may deserve both the allowance of good authority, and the hands of some able one (mutatis mutandis) to revive and keep it up, being so learned in so little room, it's to be desired some one fit for it, would succeed him in that work." Now, Mr. Editor, is there not a probability that persons might be found in the religious world who would undertake this suggestion? Probably some public library, (e. g. Red-cross-street,) may contain the Calendars of Mr. Jessey, or some private person would be pleasing to the writer might give a reference to them. It to know where to obtain this gratification. If I am rightly informed, the person who conducted Moore's Almanack, in the Astronomical and Astrological part, died soon after our revered so with him. Will none step forward to expose the absurdity and impiety of such daring usurpations of His prerogative, who alone knoweth the times and the seasons? Almanacks. But that which was peculiarly the design he intended, was to restore the knowledge of scripture hours, days, night-vereign, at a very advanced age: watches, months, quarters, mea- most sincerely do I wish that sures, periods of idol gods, that farrago of nonsense may die whence our months and days have their names, together with the computation of the Jews' feasts, and their lectures in the synagogues, also Scripture Chronology and Church History. If these things were duly observed, there would be a great progress made towards the reviving of the language used by the prophets, and the ancient church of God, and by our Lord and his apostles, and the primitive Christians, that the memory of heathen gods might be blotted out. Hos. ii. 17. Exod. xxiii. 13. The above remarks may suggest a few ideas to the conductors of the Evangelical Diary. I am, Sir, yours cordially, Sept. 20, 1820. B. H. B. Juvenile Department. There is reason to believe that Silver is found in each quarter of the world, but it is in Peru and Mexico that it abounds. The mountain of Potosi, in the former of these countries, since its discovery in 1545, is said to have afforded a mass of silver equal in value to £234,293,840. Humboldt has said, that "these mines in the space of three centuries afforded 316,023,883 pounds of pure silver; and remarks, that this quantity would form a globe of silver 91,206 English feet in diameter." This rich mountain is about 480 yards in height, and 18 miles in circumference. Its form resembles that of a sugar-loaf. Some writers are of opinion, that "the Andes, if proper ly examined, would afford silver enough to overturn our present commercial system, by making silver as common as copper." Great Britain is not destitute of such internal riches. Considerable quantities of this metal have been procured from the lead mines. It is also said, that the county of Antrim, in Ireland, possesses a mine VOL. XII. so rich, that thirty pounds of its lead yield one pound of silver. In the reign of Edward I. 1600lbs. of this metal were obtained in about three years, from a mine in Derbyshire. The lead mines in Cardiganshire have yielded considerable quantities of this metal; a fact, which acquires additional interest from the circumstance, that Sir Hugh Middleton was enabled, by these resources, to bring the New River from Ware to London: he is said to have realized from them £2000 per month. In the reign of Charles I. these mines yielded eighty ounces of silver in every ton of lead. Part of his army was paid with this silver. But we proceed to notice some of its distinguishing qualities. It is very interesting, in viewing the metals, to observe the various characteristics by which they are known. Although corresponding in some general qualities, yet all differ in their minute properties, and thus proclaim a supreme and superintending intelligence. There is an observable analogy between gold and silver in several of their properties, but their colours alone sufficiently identify them. Silver is well known to be of a white colour, and of a beautiful brilliancy, only exceeded by highly polished steel. Like gold, it is without taste or smell, and is exceedingly ductile and malleable. A grain of silver may be beaten into a leaf that will cover fifty-one square inches, or be drawn into wire of not more than half the diameter of a human hair: indeed a grain of this metal may be so extended, as to form a vessel capable of containing an ounce of water. It is harder and more tenacious than gold: such is its tenacity, that a wire of only one-tenth of an inch in diameter will sustain a weight of 270lb. Who but the Al 3 L mighty could have conceived and created substances so curious and wonderful? What power but his could perpetuate their formation, and preserve their qualities? The Deity makes nothing in vain. While the metals are distinguished by indescribable beauty, their utility is as great as their beauty; nor is there a department of his works to which this remark will not apply. There are many substances, and even animals, besides many operations, whose utility is yet undiscovered by man; but this is not because they are useless, but because he is blind. The little knowledge we possess has cost the learned years of unwearied application; and yet it is more than probable that we are not half acquainted with the utility of any of the Creator's works. May our young friends be clothed with humility! Among the virtues, there is not one more becoming to man. Silver is highly useful. Many of its uses, like those of gold, are so obvious as scarcely to nced enumeration, as its extensive employment in jewellery and coining, in which cases a proportion of copper is mixed with it to increase its durability. Copper gives additional solidity, stiffness, and elasticity to it, but decreases its ductility. Silver plate is usually alloyed with a twentyfourth part of copper; and in our coin a proportion of one-twelfth part of copper is incorporated. Silver likewise enters into the texture of rich silks; and it is abundantly used to cover other metals, forming what are called plated goods, which are in great request, both from their cheapness and elegance. It is no inconsiderable recommendation to the employment of this metal, that it cannot be oxidized by atmospheric air, unless in a situation of intense heat. The brown oxide of this metal is the only one known with any certainty. It has several useful salts. Nitrate of silver is well known. It is much used in chemistry as a test, and when melted, and poured into moulds, it forms the lunar caustic of the apothecary, so called from Luna, one of the terms by which this metal was denominated among the ancients. When dissolved in water, the solution, though very pale, stains animal substances with an indelible black. It is used for staining marble, and silvering ornamental work. Dr. Black also as signs to it this very remarkable property, that if one ounce of it be dissolved in 12,000 ounces of water, it will preserve the liquid from putrefaction for ever, while it may be separated from it, at any time, by the addition of a little common salt. This solution, with the assistance of an alkali, and a little gum water, forms the useful indelible ink for marking linen. A variety of other salts are known; but such is the imperfection of our faculties, and the slow progress of our knowledge, that the possibility of forming some of them has but recently been discovered, and their uses are not yet ascertained. The cautions with which we closed our last paper, would also apply on this subject. Through the grace of God may those cautions be less and less necessary! May our young friends guard against the destructive influence of vanity, luxury, and avarice! Luxury has still its devoted victims; but it is gratifying that Europe does not now present a Nero and his wife, whose very horses were shod with silver; and to the pious youth it must be delightful to reflect, that every passing day hastens that interesting period, whose approach is happily announced by many pleasing indications, when religious principle and pious feeling shall very generally exert their correcting and transforming influence! N. N. Obituary. MISS RUTH EMERY, AGED 17. friends, and especially the family in which she resided. Such promising appearances, with a blooming healthy constitution, encouraged the hope of her becoming a lasting comfort and blessing to her connexions. But alas too true is the heart-affecting declaration, THERE can scarcely be a more incontestable evidence of the excellence and reality of the religion of Jesus, than the consolation and support it affords in a dying hour. It" would be excellent, though limited in its effects by duration: but it will not only stand the test of all the vicissitudes of time with confidence, but will endure the wreck of nature We should suspect some danger nigh, About the latter end of May, 1820, she was visited with an attack of cold and fever, which, though it did not prevent her engaging in her accustomed avocations, yet so imperceptibly increased, that in about a month, the hopes entertain with triumph, and will finally introduce its subject into ineffable delight and perfect day. That religion will afford consolation, when "all other comforts fail," the ageded of her amendment were blasted Christian's experiencewill give ample testimony; and the passing events of every day, in this uncertain state, give the fullest assurance that "'Tis religion can supply, Solid comforts when we die." But the finger of God and the influence of this sacred principle, cannot fail to be recognized, when the youthful mind, naturally accustomed to anticipate years of delight in worldly enjoyments, can renounce its earthly hopes, and esteem the pleasures of the world 66 as dross and dung compared with the excellency of the knowledge of Jesus Christ"-nor count its own life dear, -80 that it may win Christ, and be found in him." "Such was the happiness of the subject of this memoir.She was born at Wibaston in Bedfordshire of pious parents, who watched over her growing years with tender solicitude, and on her account made earnest supplications at the throne of grace. How far these means were effectual was proved by the morality of her conduct, the respect she manifested for divine things, and the regard she felt for the ways and people of God, when grown up and entered on the world. She conducted herself in such a manner as to increase the regard of all her 66 by every symptom of rapid consumption. The morning after the physician's opinion was ascertained, (Friday, July 7,) she was ob served in tears. Various questions were asked, in order to ascertain the cause of her grief; her replies to which gave satisfactory evidence that she was by no means so anxious about recovering, as of not going to heaven if she died. She had been reading Memoirs of Mrs. Newell, which she held in her hand, having | her finger fixed on those pathetic expressions, My friend, there is a rest for the weary pilgrim in yonder world. Shall we meet there, when the long sabbath of the tomb is past?" In the course of a long and affecting conversation, she expressed herself as being a great sinner, the very chief of sinners, and greater than Manassah, Paul, or Magdalen. For her encouragement, some peculiar traits in each of these characters were expatiated on, as well as the narrative of the dying thief; and many scripture promises suited to her circumstances, were recited. To these she listened with great attention; yet from the fear of having sinned beyond the reach of mercy, she scarcely dared to venture a hope. From her own account, she had been under strong convictions for |