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      Ninth Half-Yearly Meeting Of The Liolton...

      who would never read a large book . It is believed that most , if not all , of the Unitarian Societies in the Boiton district have libraries attached to them ; and that , hi some of these , as was stated to be the rase in Rivington , the books are lent to all readers without distinction of sect or of opinion . At several places in

      the district , it was reported that no tracts had yet been put into circulation , but that preparations were making to begin . This appeared to be the case at Chowbent , and at the Meeting-House in Moor Lane , Boiton . At Hindley there was stated to be a want of tracts ; and in two other Societies in the district , it was not ascertained what had been done , owing to the absence of their ministers .

      The Spring Meeting of the Association will be held at Walmsley Chapel , on the last Thursday of April , in the ensuing year , when the Rev . J . Whitehead , of Cockey Moor , is expected to introduce the service , and the Rev . B . R . Davis , to preach the sermon .

      Intelligence.—Ordination Of Rev* W. Smit...

      Intelligence . —Ordination of Rev * W . Smith . — € reenock Congregation . 871

      Ordination Of The Rev. William Smith At ...

      Ordination of the Rev . William Smith at Dundee .

      On Sunday , 22 d Augost , the Rev . William Smith , the first licentiate of the Remonstrant Synod of Ulster , commenced his public services as the minister of the Unitarian congregation of Dundee . In the morning , the Rev . George Harris conducted the worship , and preached on the duty of ministers

      and people devoting all their powers to the promotion of the great purposes and holy will of the all-gracious Father , concluding with a special charge to Mr . Smith and the congregation . The little place of worship was crowded to excess , by an audience composed of persons of all classes and ail denominations . In

      the afternoon , the whole service was conducted by Mr . Smith , and a truly interesting service it was . His concluding observations , particularly , in which he spoke of his entrance on the ministry , and the peculiar trials and duties he should have to go through , were excellent and appropriate , and made

      apparently a great impression . A larger place of meeting had been engaged for the evening , and it was tilled with a deeply attentive congregation , when Mr . Harris again preached . We earnestly hope , that this auspicious commence - iueut may be the precursor of brighter days , and increasing prosperity to our congregation in Dundee . Long have they nobly struggled with adverse circumstances . Consistently have they opposed tthe . prejudices of the day , and

      Ordination Of The Rev. William Smith At ...

      borne their testimony to long-lost truth . Those are now amongst them , and have in ( Limes past been united with them , who desire not honour from men , or large is the meed of praise which they deserve . May the mantle of departed

      and off living worth descend oro the minister whom they lhave chosen . May he be happy and successful ; may the people abound in good and righteous works ; may the truth of Christ Jesus be advocated fearlessly and embraced fervently , and may God be glorified . — Christian T ^ innfeJr

      Greenock Unitarian Congregation. Since T...

      Greenock Unitarian Congregation . Since the 29 th August , when the Rev . Archibald JViiicdonald . opened the Masonic Hall in Greenock , for the worship of the One true God the Father , he has been anxiously labouring to promote a spirit of free inquiry in that town . Nor lias he laboured in vain . A meeting of those friendly to the formation of a congregation , having been called , on Tuesday , the 19 th October , about fifty persons , male and female , assembled . The Rev . George Harris , of Glasgow , presided , and opened , the meeting with prayer . After the Chairman , Mr . Macdonald , and others , had spoken , resolutions , constituting the persons met together a distinct congregation for the worship of the One God in the nanie and as disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ , were unanimously adopted . A subscription for one year was entered into . The thanks of tSie meeting were warmly given to Mr . Harris ; and Mr . Macdonald closed with prayer . The projects o > f this new Society , we think , are good , and perseverance and union will overcome all difficulties . — Ibid .

      Political Intelligence.—Tlie Wellington ...

      Political Intelligence . —Tlie Wellington Administration has fallen at the first onset . The country lias biow a Government pledged to Reform , Economy , and Peace ; and friendly to the most important objects of Education and Philanthropy . Let them keep in view the fate of their predecessors . The speedy mid signal retribution which ha . s followed the latfce indications of friendLiness towards Despotism abroad , and the accompanying avowal of determined hostility to Reform at home , is a warning which should not be lost sight of . JNflay occasion for referring to it be superseded , as we hope it will , by the influence of better motives . Their predecessors did good service , and be it ever remembered gratefully , to Civil and Ileligious Liberty , on the ground of political , necessity : it is for them to render ( the like and better service to that

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    • Monthly Repository (1806-1838) and Unitarian Chronicle (1832-1833), Dec. 2, 1830, page 871, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/mruc/issues/mrp_02121830/page/71/