as our brother was declared out of danger mation in which he was held by the comI returned to Port of Spain to discharge the | munity. All the Wesleyan and Presbyterian duties devolving upon me there. We were ministers in the island visited Mr. Cowen in all truly glad, and thankful to our heavenly Father that brother Cowen was being restored to us from the gates of death. But God had determined otherwise. his illness, and did their utmost to smooth his passage through the valley and shadow of death. The Rev. Mr. Eckel, the minister of the church of England in the neighbourhood, was, with his wife, daily, yea almost constant, visitors at the house of mourning. The same was the case with Colen Cambell, and James Taylor, Esqs., and their wives. These friends were not mere visitors, they were helpers in every sense of the word. Anything that their money, time, or labour, could command they most willingly gave to save our friend from disease and death. All the planters in the district as well as the members of our little churches showed by their labours of love how much they grieved over the sickness and death of our brother. By this event our mission has sustained a great loss. The departed was a good man and a faithful minister of Christ. He endured "hardness as a good soldier of Jesus Christ." He laboured hard, perhaps too hard. He feared God, but never the face of man. Our Do entreat the Committee to make no delay in sending to this dark land another man of God. Send us a strong man, strong in mind as well as in body,-one who is strong in faith and in love to God and man. dear departed brother was in many respects a model missionary. While he contended earnestly for the faith once delivered to the saints, he ardently loved all the Lord's people. I feel his death to be a great loss to me. We never grieved each other by one angry word. We lived and laboured together as brethren in Christ. Dear brother, pray for us, pray especially for the widow and the fatherless. On Friday last a special messenger was sent to inform us that he had had a relapse, and that he was evidently about to die. Mrs. Law and myself immediately set out for Savannah Grande to do what we could for him and his family. We reached his residence on Saturday afternoon, tired and weary with the journey. Our beloved brother was in an alarming condition. Dr. Mitchell, being in the quarter, kindly visited him, but he at once declared there was "no hope." The inflammation had obtained complete ascendency over the vital energies. But he had "a good hope" through grace. Although his body was racked with pain and was about to be dissolved by death, peace and joy possessed his soul. He knew that he was dying. Indeed he had a strong impression from the first that he was near his end. But he knew in whom he had helieved. Hence he desired to depart and to be with Christ, which was far better. He often spoke of his refuge and hiding-place, and the sure supports and rich consolations which he had in Christ Jesus. Never once did he manifest any thing like impatience under his severe sufferings, or the least distrust of the wisdom and love of God. I well remember his exclaiming as he was struggling with the powers of death, "But for the immutable promises of God, where could I have footing Now?" And then again, as the last enemy made one and another desperate onset on his mortal frame, he would say, "Let me go, do not hinder me, let my departure be hastened." On sabbath evening, the 17th instant, at halfpast 8 o'clock, our dear brother breathed his last. Mrs. Cowen, after nineteen days and nights of watching and nursing her husband, was in a very weak state. When she saw him in the agonies of death, she was The editor of the Trinidadian notices taken from the death scene, completely Mr. CowEN's death in terms which will exhausted. Our bereaved sister felt keenly show how highly he was appreciated in her loneliness, the poor children's hearts were torn asunder with grief. We all felt bitter the island, and coming from a public anguish at the loss of a beloved and faithful print the statement will be read with friend. An arinour-bearer had fallen in additional interest. Israel. A brave soldier of the cross had been slain in the field of battle. But as he exchanged the battle field for heaven, he could exclaim, "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith; henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord shall give me." His death is universally lamented. The large attendance of all classes and creeds Mr. Cowen first came to Trinidad about at his funeral, as well as the deep sympathy fourteen years ago, in connexion with the manifested on the occasion showed the esti- schools of the Mico Charity, and for several In the meantime I shall do all I can for Mrs. Cowen and family, as well as do my utmost to supply the stations now left without a minister. May the Lord strengthen me in body, soul, and spirit, that I may "make full proof" of my ministry. It is with feelings of the deepest sorrow that we allude to the obituary contained in our present number. Few men in the community were more generally known, or have been engaged in more important labours, than the reverend gentleman whose loss we have been called to mourn. years he had the management of the affairs of that institution, and the direction and supervision of its then numerous schools. A very considerable proportion of the young men of Trinidad have acquired not a little of what learning they possess in the schools which were instituted or superintended by him. perhaps were cherished towards him; but more intimate intercourse led to a perception of the thorough honesty of his character, and the real kindliness of his heart, and deep and universal is the lamentation which his death has occasioned. Towards the end of last month Mr. Cowen was seized with the disease which occasioned his death. The prompt measures adopted by his medical attendant, Dr. Barnet, seemed for a while to subdue its virulence, and cheering hopes were entertained of a speedy restoration to health; but on Tuesday the 12th instant, signs of returning inflammation Subsequently the baptist mission here was commenced by him, and he resided for some time in Port of Spain, preaching the gospel as a minister of that denomination. His chief labours as a baptist missionary, however, were in Savannah Grande and the neighbouring quarters, where, for the last seven years, his efforts have been most unwearied and energe-appeared, and after protracted and most tic. When we mention that four places of worship have been erected under his supervision, and that, as we learn from good authority, he seldom, let the weather or roads be what they might, failed to meet his numerous engagements even in the most remote villages, we say enough to impress those who know any thing of the locality, with an idea of the exhausting toil he must have undergone. He had secured for himself the esteem and respect of all parties in the neighbourhood. At one time, we have reason to believe, he was regarded by many of the planters as by no means their friend, and no very kindly feelings excruciating suffering, he breathed his last on sabbath evening. A very large concourse of persons attended the funeral on the following day, and the unmistakeable evidences of deep emotion then displayed, or rather betrayed, were a sufficient proof of the high estimation in which he was held. If general sympathy can avail to assuage the grief of his widow and children, we are sure they possess its soothing balm, but the loss of such a man as Mr. Cowen is a public loss; but it is the duty of us all patiently to submit to Jehovah's dispensations. These are never at fault, though they may sometimes be inexplicable. BAHAMAS. From Mr. CAPERN we continue to receive encouraging accounts of the progress of the truth in these islands, and more especially of his efforts to settle native pastors over the numerous churches. In his letter of September 9 occur the following particulars : I have to acknowledge the receipt of your communication of August 14th, and before replying to the particulars in it requiring notice, let me make an extract or two from letters of some of our native pastors. Joseph Larada stationed at San Salvador, alias Cat Island, writes under date of August 18th, thus,-"I advised him (the leader of a church situated sixty or seventy miles from J. Larada's house) to have a special meeting to make the people sensible about the school-a daily school-to persevere, and make arrangements for it, before I go up there again, and he cheerfully consented to do so, and then inform me about it. I told the people myself when there, that we are determined not to let the children grow up in ignorance, and will therefore surmount many difficulties in order to have our object accomplished. "I baptized seven candidates there on numerous Sunday the 8th inst. before "I am still, dear sir, endeavouring to fight the good fight with a steadfast eye towards Him who has promised to be with us always, even to the end of the world. The cup that is placed in my hand here is constantly full of mixture, for while there are many crying out daily, Away with him, we will not have him preach to us,' there are many saying, 'Why do you not come oftener to show us the way of eternal life ?" " Samuel Kerr at Rum Cay, under date of August 20th, writes as follows:-"With great pleasure I have to acknowledge the receipt of yours of the 14th inst., and while I rejoice over the eleven persons baptized by from epidemics; but this, the most fearme on the 1st inst., I do feel great need of ful of all, has been permitted to reach humility. I had not forgotten to ask the grace of the Holy Spirit that God in Christ these shores. No wonder the people may be the sole object of my joy. I also do are terror struck! They have heard of remember that this is a subject concerning its fearful ravages from afar. which we are very liable to be mistaken and It has deceived. There is in our nature a great now visited themselves. Surely no propensity to think of ourselves more highly friend, who reads Mr. CAPERN's letter, than we ought to think; but, as I wish solemnly to devote and give up myself to the will forget him or the people in these Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, agree- islands when they bow before the throne ably to the terms of the gospel covenant, and of grace. in humble expectation of the blessings it ascertains to sincere believers, I am persuaded that God will fulfil in me all the good pleasure of His will." It may be asked, do these native pastors or missionaries in receiving candidates for baptism exercise discrimination as they ought to do? In answer to such a question I would say, that European missionaries would baptize the very same persons if presented to them for the ordinance. We have never known much about those whom we have baptized on the islands. We have taken the reports of the leaders and acted upon them, and not upon personal knowledge of character. As a proof that our native pastors use some discrimination in receiving members, I may mention the fact that when I was at Rum Cay in June, seventeen inquirers were brought before me, but I baptized none of them leaving them for the native pastor to receive. Eleven of these seventeen were selected by Mr. Kerr, and baptized-a number no larger than I might have received; in all probability indeed, not so large. For, the missionary's visits being few and far between, there has generally been, during his visit, great eagerness evinced to be baptized then, and numbers have doubtless been very prematurely received. The measure of native pastorates, therefore, if we can obtain men after God's own heart, is one of great moral and religious moment in this colony at any rate. At the above date both Mr. and Mrs. CAPERN were suffering somewhat from debility. We commend them and the field of their labours to the affectionate prayers of the church. I had hoped to have been able to inform you by this mail, that I was under sailing orders for the out-islands, as the hurricane months are over, and the more certain breezes begin to blow. But with deep sorrow I have to tell you that for the present I must remain at home, in consequence of the descending of one of God's most fearful and terrible judgments upon this island; and which in all probability will overspread the colony. The We have always prided ourselves on the healthiness and salubriousness of these small islands. We have been informed of alarming epidemics prevailing in other places, but flattered ourselves that the peculiar nature of our soil would be a prophylactic to us. cholera bad raged in America, in Cuba, in Jamaica, and in other places; but we had seen no cases of it here. And we thought we were safe. But, alas! we find that we were not. This place appears in the list the destroying angel has been charged by God, in his anger, to visit. On the 18th ult., this dreadful pestilence was found to be in the midst of us; and two persons on that day died of it. On the following several more died. And when it became generally reported that the cholera was amongst us, the whole town was panic struck. It fell first on some white families; afterwards on the black population; and almost entirely among them at present it continues. That it will return to the white, we have every reason to fear; and great, as you may naturally suppose, is the dismay which the probability occasions. Many of our members-sabbath school children, and many also of the congregation have been cut down. Exceedingly distressing are the scenes which I have been called on to witness; and if my own life be spared, more painful ones perhaps remain The intelligence from the Bahamas, which we have received since the foregoing went to press, is in some respects even more distressing than behind. that from Trinidad. Mr. CAPERN Our poor people are, many of them, in a state of great destitution, as they can not sell their provisions and fruits; nor do they, as they were wont, go forth to their work; fearing that either they will themselves be attacked or that their families will be cut down in their absence. The government, I writes in deep distress, Oct. 11, to announce the startling fact that cholera had made its appearance! Hitherto these islands were supposed to be exempt rejoice to say, have done, and are still doing all they can to mitigate the calamity by distributing provisions, blankets, and flannel to the needy. What our poor out-islanders will do I know not, if the destroyer should reach them. They have no medical men among them, nor any means of obtaining medicine; nor, scattered as they are, could medical men be of much service to them. But they are in God's hands, and He will deal as wisely and mercifully with them as with us. came under British rule, was any day in its history more religiously and solemnly observed than this. The whole community appeared to feel that they were brought by the rod of God's anger, within sight of the eternal world. Never before were the places of worship so crowded; and we have now at all our services large congregations. But in pecuniary matters we shall suffer loss. And the people will become more and more straitened in their means. We shall have soon to minister relief The 7th inst. the ministers of all denomi- rather extensively. Could any thing be nations agreed to set apart as a day of humi- allowed us from your balance in hand obliation and prayer, that the pestilence might tained for Jamaica? Let assistance be renbe stayed. And never, since this colonydered us, if possible. HOME PROCEEDINGS. "That this meeting has heard with great satisfaction that the missionary committee contemplates the consolidation and extension of our missions in India; and recommends to the pastors, deacons, collectors of each congregation connected with the auxiliary, to take immediate steps to increase the number and amount of annual subscriptions, thus to enable our brethren to carry their proposal into effect." During the past month Mr. TRES-by the Rev. G. H. Davis; and the following TRAIL has attended meetings at Bedford resolution was moved by Rev. Thos. Winter, seconded by Rev. Evan Probert, and unaniand Ampthill, and at Biggleswade he mously carried. joined Mr. CASSIDY. Mr. GAY has advocated the society's claims in Dublin, Whitchurch, Salop, and Waltham Abbey, at which latter place Mr. WHEELER was present, who has also preached and attended a meeting at Battle. Mr. TRAFFORD and Mr. T. GOULD were the deputation to Pembrokeshire, visiting Pembroke Dock and places adjacent, The request contained in the followHaverfordwest, and Narbeth. We have ing note has been cheerfully complied reason to believe that these meetings with, partly because the friends who are have all been largely attended, the endeavouring to assist Mr. PHILLIPPO congregations interested, and that the have no such convenient mode of acpecuniary proceeds are, in most in- knowledging what has been received stances, in advance of previous years. by them for this purpose, and partly We have great pleasure in giving a because the insertion of Mr GREEN'S place to the following communication communication will make the facts of from the Secretary of the Bristol the case more generally known. auxiliary; and we trust the example thus set in that city, will speedily be followed by the various auxiliaries, particularly in the larger towns. Stoke Newington, Nov. 17th, 1852. MY DEAR BROTHER,-I want a corner in your next Herald for a few words respecting Spanish Town chapel and our esteemed brother Phillippo. Readers of the Herald Two interesting meetings have been held in will remember that a legal decision of a long Bristol. On Lord's day the 29th October, pending suit has recently put Mr. Phillippo the children of the sabbath schools were and his friends in possession of the chapel gathered together in King Street, when they and premises of which they had been unwere addressed on Christian missions by the justly deprived. Against these premises Rev. H. P. Cassidy. On the following certain outrages have been committed since, Tuesday a meeting of the collectors, sub-involving injury and loss to the amount of scribers, and friends was held in Broadmead £516 3s. A large part of this amount Mr. chapel, J. Shoard Esq., in the chair, when a Phillippo and his friends might perhaps have detail of the proposed plan for the consolida-recovered from the parish by legal proceedtion and extension of our missions was given ings, but for reasons they deem sufficient, after protecting themselves against a repeti- notice of the meeting. Nevertheless tion of such violence, they have preferred to there was a good gathering of friends waive their claim on the parish and to rely rather on the free-will offerings of friends on the occasion. The Rev. Mr. LARto repair the loss. Accordingly the congre- KINS, a friend of Mr. CASSIDY's in India, gation and church have contributed £160 commended him to God in prayer, Mr. at the commencement of September. Other friends of Mr. Phillippo had expressed their respect to him by adding £30, and he hoped to raise the amount to full £300. For the remainder as you know, he appealed to the committee, asking it as a loan if it could not be given. At their last quarterly meeting, the mission committee very properly deemed that the funds entrusted to them could not encouragement, and Mr. TRESTRAIL be made available for such a loan, neither ought they from that source to give the amount. Some members of the committee met afterwards, with Dr. Acworth of Bradford in the chair, and after mature deliberation, they resolved, on the motion of brethren Birrell, Brock, and Underhill, to attempt to raise the amount by special contributions and to send it to Mr. Phillippo by the end of the year. A beginning has been made, as will be seen from the following list of contributions received. A few other sums are promised, and on behalf of the brethren for whom I act I shall be very glad if in your next Herald I may be permitted by the kind liberality of friends to acknowledge the whole amount. Mr. Phillippo's high character and long standing render any commendation of the case from me superfluous. I am, my dear brother, Yours very truly, SAMUEL GREEN. £10 0 0 CASSIDY gave a statement of his views and plan of missionary work in his selected field of labour; the Hon. and Revs. B. W. NOEL and C. STOVEL addressed him words of counsel and gave out the hymns and closed the service in prayer. Mr. CASSIDY is now on his way, via the Cape, and stops at Point de Galle that he may have an opportunity of seeing our brethren and their work in Ceylon. He will journey up through the country to Bombay. May our Heavely Father direct his way, and greatly prosper him! The Sub-Committee, appointed at the last quarterly meeting of the Committee, are giving prayerful and diligent attention to the plan for consolidating and extending the mission in India. They hope to be able very shortly to present their report to the Committee. When that has been duly considered, and the plan itself, and the means of carrying it out finally determined, the Committee O will at once lay it before the pastors, churches, and friends generally, with the view of securing their hearty cooperation and aid. In the meantime o the prayers of all who desire to see the mission prosper are earnestly entreated, that a spirit of wisdom may be vouchsafed, and that what is done may be done in faith and in a spirit of depend 5 0 5 0 0 0 200 1 0 1 00 21 0 0 10 850 An interesting meeting was held at John Street chapel on Friday, November 12th, in connection with Mr. CASSIDY'S return to Bombay. As his departure ence on His wisdom and guidance has been unexpectedly hastened there whose glory in man's salvation is the was no time to give much previous great object sought. POSTSCRIPT. Since the painful intelligence from mission at Hayti. Mrs. W. H. WEBTrinidad and the Bahamas was sent to LEY's health has long been feeble. She press, we learn from Miss HARRIS that had scarcely recovered from domestic another severe stroke has fallen on the trouble, when her husband left for New |