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Should this brief statement of facts and opinions be useful in rcMnoving prejudice, and promoting truth and true religion, the author will feel him-selt well rewarded. It having been reported that the author was dead, it may be gratifying to manv friends and acquaintances to learn that he has returned to Canada in health. And during a long residence in England, has been usefully employed in preaching the gospel, and visiting and instructing the destitute. This small publication will be lodged at book-shop? in this city, and other populous towns in Canada and in London. Should more than sufficient to pay lor the work be obtained, it will be employed in publishing more from the same journal. f A copy of some testimonials will appear on this cover; and if any error or misstatement should appear, it will be corrected when made known to the author. JHotttveal : PRINTKD AT TIIM IIKHAlil) OFFICM* IS3.J. n his To Chmtia, s, Prtriots and Philanl/trt pisls in Canada, England, and throughouL the World, I would wUh to address ikese humble remarkt andjriendlif hints. If all were true chrisf'ans, tliey would indeed be patriots and phihintliropists, Init many Jews and unbelievers in the Divinity of Christ would wish to be esteemed lovei* of their country, and the friends of mankind. Mr. Owen, Mr. Carlisle, Rlr. Taylor, and many others in England and Americti, who have done much to bring the religion of Christ into contempt, boast of their ])atriot> ism and philanthropy. But, though I have often met them, and heard all their reasons for their opinions and plans of operation, yet mv faith in the gospel of our Divine Re- deemer is not shaken in the least, but greatly strengthened, by exercise. Ministers of religion, of all denominations, would render an essential service to the community where they reside, by holding a weekly exercise for examining and explaining the Bible ; and permitting all present to ask questions. I do not say such meetings should be held on the sabbath, but at such a time and place, that it might not interfeiu with the worship of God, or the stated duties of ministers. We have the example of Paul, who, for two years, disputed daily in the school of Tyrannus ; and we find the Divine Master himself, in the midst of the Doctors, both hearing them and asking tliem questions. Such an exercise would strengtlten the faith of christians, and show both to Jews and infidels, that christians have reason as well as revelation on their side. If a shepherd boy was enabled to meet the boasting Philistine of Gath, then every christian, by the help of Gol, may venture to meet the Jews]and unbelievers of tiie present day, in eveiy part of the world. It ir. expected, that the time is near when the decisive battle will be fought between Christ and his enemies ; therefore, it becomes all his followers to put on the christian armour, and manfully come forward to the help of the Lord, against the combined host of Satan. If we expect to conquer, we must Iny aside the bigotry and prejudice which have too long disgraced the christian name, and injured the cause of truth. " Let party names no more, Tlie christian world o'erspread ; Gentile and Jew, and bond and ftce, At& one in Christ their head." May all remember what God, by the apostle Peter, spoke eighteen Iiundr l years ago, which is to all men highly important, " God is no respecter of persons, but in every nation, he that fcareth him, and worketh righteousness, will be accepted of him." By what means, it may be asked, shall the cause of God be best promoted ? By preaching, by teaching, and by various Societies. Union is strtngth ; and though good men may wear different colors, and exist under different names ; yet all are bound to look to the example and obey the woru of one commander, who says, " Love thy neigh- bour at thyself, and do to all as you would wish to be. done by." It is a divine command to do thyself no harm, as well as do no injury to thy neigh- bour. Let all who have taken part in making or selling ardent spirits think of this To poison myself, or administer poison to others, would be the act of a madman or a murderer. JBut if ardent spirits are slaying hundreds of thousands annually, filling tho world with crimes and misery, and exhausting the public revenue, then how can wc be innocent and useful members of the community, if we make oi sell that poison, or have any thing to do with it ? The best physicians say that ardent spirits are evil spirits. We have long found that Bible, Missionary, Tract and Sunday School Societies are useful , but it is lately found that Temperance Societies are very important. In the United States, many thousands of lives have been saved, and much crime and suffer- ing prevented. This Society is the pioneer, it clears the way and makes ready the moral Eoil for the seed of divine truth. That there may be a Union Building in PJontreal, and every other county town in Canada, and throughout the world, where all the benevolent societies may have their efiices, and hold their meetings, is the fervent prayer of the public's humble servant. Montreal October iI8, IBBli. T. OSGOOD, AN EXTRACT FROM THE JOURNAL OF THADDEUS OSGOOD, MINISTER OF THE GOSPEL, WITH SOME ANECDOTE? DUKINO A RESIDENCE OF SIX YEARS IN ENGLAND. On the IGth of May, I829| I embarked at New York on board the pacikot ship Hudson, commanded by Mr. Champlain, bound to London. General Scott, Commander in Chief of the American Army, a Mr. Dorr, of Boston, and several others were fellow passengers. Nothing very interesting transpired on the voyage, yet one ciicumstancc, I feel disposed to mention in favour of the Temperance Society. Being a member of that- society in America, I obtained my passage five pounds cheaper on that account. Some of my fellow passengers were in the habit of sitting up late, to partake of wine and brandy punch ; and, consequently, slept late in the morning. One of these late rising gentlemen, coming to the breakfast tabic not having an appetite, and seeing me enjoying a good breakfast after some hours exercise, pxclaimed, " Why, really Mr. Osgood, I believe you enjoy yourstjf letter than any o/* ««." This remark gave me an opportunity to speak in favour of temperance, and early rising, a want of attention to which is the occasion of much sickness and want of enjoyment. I would remark, in the words of the Rev. J. Newton to a profligate nephew, " All who have tried what dissipation and intemperance can yield, arc best judges of the most pure and rational enjoyments of social society." This excellent man said« that lie had tried both sides, but bis nephew one only. On the 1 Gth of June I arrived in London, expecting in a few months to accomplisit the object of my visit, and return to Canada with many tokens of Brilisli benevolence, as I had done ou two former visits. The design of my third visit to England was to settle the difficulties existing be- tween the Canada branch and the parent society in London, which was organized in 1825, the Duke of Sussex in the Chair, for the pui;posc of promoting Education and Industry among the Indians and Emigrants of Upper and Lower Canada. But the difficulties appeared so greats that after calling two meetings, at which Lord Bexley presided, I felt it to be my duty to resign my agency ; and attempt to collect the means uf erecting a Union Building, for offices and a place of meeting for the Bible, Sunday School, Tract and Education Societies of Canada, for which I had been appointed by the above named Societies, before T left Canada, as the following extract will show :— . " The Montreal Auxiliary Bible Society, Auxiliary Religious Tract, Sunday School Union of Canadn, :md Education Society, having experienced the utility of :iucli M li If Mmm art Iiiitilulioij in a temporary cstalili'slimcnt of llic kind, highly approve of ihc measure, and having full confidence in ihu Ucv. Thaddeus Osgood, hereby autliorizvliim to solicit subscriptions in aid thereof. (Signed) Hon>rio Gates, President of M. A. Bible Society. Ji T. BarratTj Vice President of Ditto. John Hifk, Domestic Secretary of Ditto. Wm. Hbdok, Siicretary of the rSunday School Union of Canada. John Raim, Secretary of the R«ligious Tract Society," IVIbntrcal, AprH 15, 1829. And though the object was important and well recommended, yet in consequence of the false and unfounded reports which were circulated respecting me, I was obliged to give over the attempt. The diffbient sums which 1 had cotleetcd during the few months which I travelled, amounted to ^£100, which I paid into the hands of Messrs. Gillespie & Co., till called for. On my return to London, from my tour through England, in Dec. 1829, finding my attempt to collect futile, unless I coidd remove the false reports in circulation, which I laboured hard to effect, as- willappear by the foHowing :— A STATEMENT OF FACTS, ADDRESSED TO THE BRITISH PUBLIC. The Benefactors and Friemh of Ihe Society for promoting Education and Industry in Canada, were publicly invited at 32, Sackvillo Street, on 9th March, 1830, to hear a statement of facts in relation to the above named Socioty, and the Rev. T, Osgood, their - late Agent; when the Rev. C. Ji Lalrobc was called to the Chair. The Meeting biding opened by prayer, Mr. Osgood read a statement, which ho had drawn up, of which the following i« an extract :— A brief Statement of Facts, resprctfuUy suhm'Utcd to tfte Meeting held nt Sackrtlle Street. In making the following statement, I most sincerely hope and fervently pray that I may not be influenced by any party feelings, or sense of supposed injuries sustained. It will be seen, doubtless, thikt I am placed under the most painful embarrass- ments, I therefore trust, that every indulgence, on the part of this re^tpectablc meet- ing, will be granted to me; and, if I am not perfectly understood in making my statement, I shall feel grateful to the Chairman, or any one concerned, for requesting further explanation or information. It is necessary to advert to my first visit to this country in 1813; being favoured with a firee passage by order of the Governor of Canada, and'accndited with recom- mendations and testimonbis fro.n the Hon. and Rev. Dr. Stewart, now Bishop of Quebec, Chief Justice Sewell, and other persons of high res)>cctability, I succeeded in collecting ^1700 for the Education of the Destitute of all classes; also ;£100 for an Asylum for the Poor, in 'Montreal, exclusive of my travelling expenses, amounting to £'200 more. The fund fof the education of the poor was placeid in the hands of a Committe, of which- the late John Inglis, Esq., of the East India Company, was Treasurer, and T. Pcllatt, Esq*, Secretary. I'he money which was collected for the Asylum, or Refuge for the Destitute, was placed in the hands of a Banking House, recommend by Dr. Stewart, until the Government of Canada granted an Act of Incorporation to the long sought for House of Industry, on Count Rumford's plan i Ti^ten the above named sum tras paid over to the Treasurer of that Institution. On my return to Canada, in 1814, as the Agent of the alrave named Committee, I was accom- panied by a Schoolmaster appointed by the said Committee. I was directed to form, on my arrival at Qltebec, a Committee to be constituted, ns far as possible, of Christians of al) denominations. Of this-oommittee, Claud Deneshoc, Esq., was Treasurer, John Neilsoi), Esq., Secretary. In connexion with that committee, 1 rented and fitted up the old Hieatreasa School-Room',' in which two hundred boys were taughi: to read the JBibte, and cotkimon learning. This school consisted of the children of Ihc destitute of all denominations. And it is very gratifying to state, that the committee, 'as well as the childreti in the school, were nearly equally composed of Catholics and Protestants* 'lliese foif prospects were soon darkened by some of the leaders of difffaivnt churches, who threw some obstructions in the way. But this seeming evil was happily ovcr-iulcd to great good; for It occasioned the formatian of scvcial good schools 3 so that now ilicrc arc three free or cheap r^chuols fur buys and three fur girlt; in Quebec, and Ui« vamc in Montreal. After the above named scliool wan establislicd in Quebec, I was requested by the committee to travel for one year, in order to encourage tlie formation of other Mhools, in all the destitute parts of both Provinces, and to select young men to attend the Que- bec school to be qualified foi masters. One Indian youth from the St. Francis tribe, and three from the Eastern Townships, were partially furnished with board in the -Quebec school, who afterwards taught schools in Canada. In tite same year, I procured the establishment of a male and female school in Montreal, for the benefit of the poor. I afterwards went to Kingston, in Upper Canada, and opened a subscription, which soon amounted to upwards of 1,100 dollars. A petition was addressed to government, and a grant of land obtained ; also an Act was passed by tlic Legislature of Upper Canada, to authorize the trustees to hold property, and transact business, as an inc«rporated ao- ciety. The school house, and the land connected with it, in Kingston, and the large building that has been urected in Montreal, both of which originated in consequence of British benevolence, arising from the before-named fund, nay be estinnated at three thousand pounds. Afier I had travelled one year in Canada, I relinquished, my salary, and obtained my support by teaching and preaching in the Township of Stanstead, where 1 had been recommended for the management of a school on the royal founda- tion, commissioned by Sir John Shcrbrooke, tlicn Governor of Canada. Here I liod also the olTer of a cuiacy in the English church, had I seen fit to minister in the estab- lishment ; but which, on due consideration, 1 declined. After spending two years in Stanstead, and haying procured a good school house to be erected, I resigned my appointment wJiich I had received from the Governor, and recommended another teacher to the superintcndcncy of that School, that I might be thus at liberty t^ travel extensively for the promotion of Sunday schools and circulating libraries ; in which employment I spent my wliole time, prcacliing and distributing tracts und books among the destitute emigrants and long neglected, Indians. In this work of bcnevolcnoc, I was suiii>ortcd by those among whom I laboured and travelled, from the time I left Quebec in 1816 till 1825; and though I travelled four thousand miles annually, I never drew iipon British funds, though I had permis- sion to draw to Ute extent of 4^50 per annum, provided I could not otherwise meet my expenses ; but excepting one donation of j£75 I took notlung, during eight years, from the money which I had collected in England, which was in the hands of the gentlemen before mentioned. In 1825, feeling deeply impressed with the importance of doing something further for the long neglected Indians and destitute emigrants, I again visited England, and, through the kindness of His Iloyal Highness the Duke of Sussex, Lord Bcxiey, the Lord Bishop of Salisbury, the loto Lord Bishop of Durham, the Ilev. T. Mortimer, and others, a Society for Promoting Education and Industry in Canada, was establish, cd at a public meeting, held nt Freemasons* Hall, in .July 1825, denominateLVEn,— That the conduct of a few members of tlic I^ndon Committee, on tlio 2'id of January last, in gratuitously cautioning the public against subscribing to any charitable institution, whose cause is advocated by Mr. Osgood, without making the grounds of their attack equally public, and then refusing to submit the alfairc between them to impartial reference, though repeatedly urged by Mr. Osgood so to do, is a deviation from the principles of religion and of justice. Tlie above statcmont and resolutions were inserted in public papers : and it is hoped tlial all Editors of papers and magazines, who may have published articles injurious to Mr. Osgood, will be ready to insert whatever may remove unfavourable impressions, since every man's character to himself is precitms. The reason which Mr. Osgood oflered for quoting so much respecting himself from the Report of 182G, is to shew the opinion which the London Society then entertained of hitn and his labours. Having incurred debts for board, &c., which I could not meet, and liaving pro< miscd not to leave the country until my debts were paid, 1 have been detained in Lon- don upwards of four years, under very great embarrassments and privations ; from which I have been set at liberty by the kindness of a number of benevolent friends. While I was detained in London, I felt unwilling to remain idle, and olTored my services at work-houses and prisons, and, being supplied with tracts from tlio Christian Institution and Tract Society, I called weekly at six work houses and ten prisons, and on each Sabbath I spoke three or four times in the open air, giving tracts in each work- house and prison ; also, after the public meetings to such as might be disposed to read them. I also called weekly at several coach-slnnds and houses of entertainment to give tracts foir the initruction of those not favoured with other means of instruction. Like^ wise I had access to several police nations and vessels in the port of London. This courss I have pursued upwards of tour years, and J deeply regret that I could find no one to take my place on leaving ; for I never was in a situation in which ( thought my humble services more needful or more useful. It may appear very strange, that in the metropolis of the British ctn))irc there can Lc nny want of the means of religious instruction ; hut, from the most excellent address , of the Hon. and Ilcv. 13. Noel to the liishop of London, it appears, that moro than ,half a million of souls, within five miles of St. Tauls, are completely destitute of the .necessary means of religious instruclion — not even favoured with places to assemble for .worship, except in the open air. And since there is, in London, such a general desire ,.to hear h\ the open air, I pray God to raise up many who, like Wliitefield and Wesley; ,may go forth into the high-ways and markets, and compel the many thousands of pc- , rishing sinners to come to the gospel-feast. While in London, I became acquainted with Mr. Owen and Mr. Taylor, two diB- . linguished leaders in infidelity. I have often mot more than a thousand persons at (their different places of meeting ; and I had permission to speak in defence of chiisliaii- .ity, if I would allow myself to be questioned nt the close of my discourses, to'which I cheerfully submitted, hoping to gain access to many young people who attended those places, but would not go to any place of worship. What has been, or may be the re- sult of those meetings, I know not ; but should it be found that one soul has been led . to the Saviour by ray humble Instrumentality, I shall be well rewarded. I did rejoice to bear Mr. Taylor say, before he left London for Paris, that he would have no more to ^o with Mr. Carlisle (the famous infidel, with whom he had l)cen associate 1,) nor with his opinions. If it gives joy in heaven, when a common sin- ner repentotJi, it surely will excite great joy if such an one as the Rev. Robert Taylor should, like Saul, preach 'he faith which he ha; long destroyed. lie has often told me, that if he ercr became a >ristian, he would most surely be as zealous for the cause of Christ as evr he had been against it. God grant that he may be soon converted. It j$ to be fcarei^, that Mr, Taylor, Mr, Owen and Mr, Carli'iic have been instrumental v£ /'^ leading many young pcojilc fioni the incans of rclij;ioiis IivUniclion. It i> very p;rali Tying to tli« fti'sli to {us told tliut wc ought to cast (illull rcs|>on.sihilty, and ciijoy all wc can in this world, for dcntli is an vtcrnal sleep. Alinistcrs of religion ought to oppose these roldo and dangerous opinions, by cstablibhing a weekly lecture or conference upon the evidences and excellencies of Christianity ; giving inHdcIs an opportunity to attend and ask questions, for many infidels will attend no pkicc of instruction unless th.it liber- ty l»c granted. The Uev. Dr. I' nnct, of London, adopted this plan, allowing Mr. Taylor and other infidels to question him. If all ministers would do likewise, infideli- ty would be f ut to the blush ; for it must evidently appear that true religion gives man greatly the advantage in this world, and also in that which is to come. The plan which I adopted, in visiting the poor and preaching in tho open air, rendered me very unpopular among some from whom I might have expectcil better things. I was called to appeor before tho Lord Mayor, for preaching al Itillingsgate ; Imt, to tho confusion of my enemies, I was sot at liberty, with a promise of prolcctiuu from his Lordship, if I would select proper times and places to speak to tlic people, which I did, and for four years, every Sabbath, I addressed the people in the open air. And I am liappy to say, that 1 found a very kind reception at four police stations, at which I weekly called, to speak and give tracts. PeiUaps no society has been more highly honoured by the great head of the church, than the Tract Society. For that society has furnished missionaries, Sunday school teachers and tract distributors^ with the means of doing good, to an extent which will not be known until the last day. Thousands and millions 3et unborn, will have occasion to bless God for the Tract Society. And tho plan lately adopted of print- ing short extracts from the bible, in tho very words dictated by the Holy Ghost, will render it more extensively useful ; for many keepers of taverns und colFec-houses have allowed scriptural extracts to remain in sight, tor the peruval of their customers; and they have been posted up in many private houses, instead of the vain ballads, which have formerly consumed tliu time and polluted the minds of the youth. Uuring my residence in England, I have been examining t!ic condition of the poor, and, to tlio extent of my po\vcr, have, both by speaking and writing, attempted to awaken the sympathy and excite the attention of tho Urilish nation to this most important object. ITpwards of ten millions of pounds arc now expended in support- ing their poor in idleness; whereas, by placing them on the uncultivated lands and into useful employment, twice that sum might bo saved, and muoli crime and suf- fering prevented. The experiment has been made in Holland, where thirty thou- sand, once paupers, are now living in comfort, and pajing four per cent, for what ha:; been advanced in preparing their allotments. I had an interview with the Archbishop of Canterbury, respecting this plan of aiding tho poor, to whom I expressed my opinion, that unless something were done for the lalmuring class, I feared the consequence, llis Grace replied, that he would be willing to give a donation towards this object, if responsible persons could be found to lake the management of the business. The Marquis of Cholmondoly, and other per- sons of respectability, told me the same. Uut, for the (vant of suitable men to manage the plan, it has not been attempted. Unless tl)e poor and labouring classes be relieved ' from their very painful condition, wc must expect riots, and not improbable, a revolu- tion in the British nation. If a property tax were laid, and all the uncultivated lands granted free from ia\cr. and tithes for ten years, millions, now in want, would be sup))urted by the avails of their labour ; and we should hear of no more persons committing crime to get into prison to obtain bread. It is to be feared, that no property tax will be laid ; yet it i^^ to be expected, that a Relief Union may bo formed in each county and colony, whict: would accomplish this most important object without tho aid of government. ANOTHER IMPORTANT PLAN STATED. From experiments which have been made In Europe and America, it is found that all who are acquiring knowledge in colleges and seminaries, might devote four hours each- day to some useful manual labour, without interfering with their mental improvements. This would very greatly improve the health and usefulness of those who arc entering into their various professions. Much has been said for and against the plan of emigration in Great Britain. But jf tlic increase of tlir pnp\datiou in Uic Unilctl Kingfiom be one thousand pT day, a^ has bocn pulilicly stated, then certainly tlic annual increase might I>c npared fur popii* latlng and increasing the cnlonicn. And hy opening an asylum in each British colony, where all in want might find relief and instruction until they could obtain allotments of land, or find permanent employment, it would l>> highly beneficial. This might be done hy tlie government, or by a society. Tlie outline of a plan of a Relief Union has been published, which has been cxa- mined and approved by many respectable persons, both in Great Britain and Ireland. The proposed plan is, to invest property in land with all needful buildings ; to form a colony or community, where all shou'd be furnished with food, clothing and daily instruction, as the reward of their labour, while they may be disposed to continue in the ii>stitution. The property thus invested to be held in shares of ten guineas each, trAnsferiiblc, to be under the management of suitable persons, cliosen annually. While visiting the work houses and prisons, I met with some incidents worthy of notice. To shew the value of true religion, I %vill state a case in the words of a pensioner in n work-house in London, who was a blind man. He had been sent there in conse- quence of having lost his sight ; I asked him, if he could be restored to his sight by giving up that peace of mind which he then enjoyed, in consequence of having embraced religion whether he would do it ? •' Oh I" said he, " I would much prefer being as I now am, than to have my sight and be morally blind as I onre was." I hcaid another say, who was in the Belhnel Green workhouse, " For many years I thought there was no God, but \ now have a hope that I would not give up for ten thousand worlds." I heard another person say, " For forty years I lived without hope and without God in the world, but I now am willing to suffer shame and reproach for the name of Christ." I have often seen this person standing up in the strests and markets in London, to invite sinners to come to the Saviour. T often met with the inmates of prisons and work*houses who had received my tracts, and listened to my advice, while in those places, who, when set at liberty, manifested very groat gratitude for the attention which had been paid them. It is a most gratifying circumstance, that persons in a prison or work-lruuse, will often read and hear with attention what they would have despised when enjoying their I iberty and health. Gud and conscience aru on the side of religion. \. very distinguished infidel once nckiiowlcdged, that if he co\dd believe the Christian religion it would increase his enjoyment; but, painful to relate, I heard that man say, that he could find no evidence that there was a God, or that he had a soul. If there was a God, he wished that he might be struck blind, then he would teach others that there was a God. A CONVERTED ATHEIST. ■. 'Si''* It may be gratifying to some readers tolearn what God hath done for a poor Atheist, \vho gave me liberty to state his case fur the good of others, who may bo in the same condition. The name of this person is Mr. John Butler, now in his 75th year, living at No. '?4, King's street, Bethnel Green. Ho was a member of a Alethodist Society until he "was fifty years of age, when he was urged to read Mirabcau's Syster" of nature. By that ' vork, and by the conversation of some infidels, he was completely overturned as to his Christian faith ; and went so far as to doubt the existence of God. He told me, that for upwards of fifteen years, he offered r^o prayer, for h'j thought there was no being nbovc man to address ; and so anxious was he to turn others from the faith of the gospel, that heass'sted Air. Carlisle in writing for a public paper against God and the Bible. He was in a most wonderful manner convinced of his error ; and now, for five years has lived a christian life, and has been aiming to convince Mr. Carlisle and other infidels. "God grant that all atheists may be thus snatched from the pit of ruin. VVell may such an one exclaim, as I have Iieard him, in the words of the apostle, *' Blessed be the God and Father of cur Lord Jesus Christ, who hath begotten me again to a lively hope, by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an iniicritauco incorruptible, undcfilcd, that fadelh not away, reserved in heaven for you, kept by tlu: jnij^hty power of Cod through faith uulo tiulvatiuu."' A NEW CHURCH. T expect to be questioned respecting the people separated with Mr. Irvine ftomtJtc Church of Scotland and other denominations, in various parts of the British empire. I wish to answer such a question with candour and christian charity. I resided in London when the Rev. Edward Irvine first espoused the sentiment* for which he was cut off from the church of Scotland. I often heard him before and after this unhappy division took place, and I must say, that notwithstanding all that has been said, I think very few ministers of religion liave borne a more faithful testimony for the Saviour's divinity, and all the essential doctrines of the gospel than he did. And I think, what he, and others connected with him, have said respecting the humanity of Christ, has been misunderstood and greatly misrepresented. I have often heard him say, tliat our blessed Redeemer was very God and truly man, in all respects tempted like as we are, yet without sin. This is what tlie apnstles said of him, and what all ministers of tiie gospel should teach. No doubt, but Mr. Irvine said many things, during the unhappy controversy, which he ought not, both in preaching and conversation ; and who, tmder the same circumstances, would not ? I often shared of the hospitality of his table, and was greatly edified, and I hope, profited, by his preaching ; and expect to enjoy hk society in that world where slander and misrepresentation can never enter. Muciilias been said respecting the dangerous opinions held by the people who have embraced the sentiments of Mi. Irvine ; but after making strict inquiry from friends and enemies, I cannot learn, that any of 'hem justify any thing that is immoral in practice. And what is very wonderful, tlic riinis.ers, elders, and principal lead'>rs in the different branches of tlicir communion, are ackiiowledged to be tiie most zealous and pious of the flocks from which they have separated Rut what was meant by their spe iking in an unknown tongue ? I have very often attended their Meetings, and lieard what is called the unknown tongue ; but I do not recollect tliat I (wer heard such a sound without hearing imme- diately follo\i'ing it, an exhortation or prayer in the English language ; and, often I have heard most excellent exhortations and prayers. Rut do they not allow women *o speak iu their meetings? In the same sense that Friends, or Quakers, do, viz. : wlien they are prompted by the Holy Spirit ? To justify their practice, they quote tlie words of Paul, where he tcll<« us how that women should he arrayed when they pray, or prdj)hesy. Would, say they, the aposllc have given this direction if women were not tu speak at all ? And did not the four daughters of riiilip ilie evangelist prophecy ?" I have heard Mr. Irvine declare, that no woman was permitted to speak in meetings of the church, excepting by inspiration ; but from the prophecy of Joel, they believe, that in this, the gospel day, which has continued from the day of pen'.ecost to the present time, and will continue tu the second coming of Clitist, the gifts of the spirit may be expected. And if, say they, christians had lived up to their privileges, those spiritual gifts would never Iiave been withdrawn. Rut do they not hold to prophets and apostles? They do. And in vindication of their opinion, they quote from the fourth chapter of the epistle to the Kphesians, wheru the gifts are mentioned, which the Saviour said he would send down ; apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers until all come to the unity of the Spirit, *' which will nut be until the number of the elect be completed." It is most devoutly wished, (hat all christians would remember not to judge their brother, or set at naught their brother, for we must all appear before the judgement «eat of Christ. Rut it is a small thing to be judged of man. The Divine Judge saith, behold I come quickly, and my rewaid is with me, to give to every one hs his work shall be. May all be prepared to meet him. During iny 'csidence in London, I became acquainted with a gentleman who h&d been a partner in one of the first breweries in the kingdom, but had retired from busi- ness upon a very ample fortune ; expecting to enjoy all that a dibsipated life.«ould yield. But, by losses and crosses, he was brought to see the vahity of this world, and the vast importance of the world to come. His large and elegant house, in Bloomsbury-square, that was formerly th« resort of the gay ^nd fashionable, is now daily open for liie poor, where son.e minister of the gospel expounds the sciipture and offers pray»is. Then bread is given them to carry 10 their children. I Save often been invited to partak* of the hospitality of his tablc; and in my turn ta I n i I .5' X^ altvmpt to impart spiritual instruction to those, who were disposed to attend. It was ut thia house I met the R«v. Joseph Wolfe, the converted Jew ; who, after breakfast, expounded that portion in the Acts, which gives an account of the conversion uf Saul, the persecutor. This was a subject in which Mr. Wolfe felt a very deep interest, as ha and his nation thought they ought to do all in their power to oppose Christianity. But Mr. Wolfe, like the persecuting Saul, when converted, most boldly and beautifully preached the gospel. He spoke for upwards of an hour in a manner truly edifying and very instructive. I have also heard him twice upon the platform in £xeter Hall, in th* presence of many thousands, boldly advocating the cause of Christ, and the import- ance of those societies which send out bibles and missionaries for tlie conversion of the world. I Was greatly d '^'ghted, a few weeks before I left London, by visiting the Panora- ma of Jerusalem, witli Mr. Wolfe and a party of his christian Friends. He having several times, for some months, resided at Jerusalem, was well prepared to give a de- scription of ail that was worthy of notice. For upwards of an hour he entertained and instructed all present. That interesting man is about to set out again upon a mission- ary tour to Asia. He told me in privato conversation, that he expected the personal reign of Christ would commence in about eleven or twelve years. And it is a wonder- fill circumstance, that many of the Jews are anxiously looking fcr, and d«ily expecting their Mesiah. Or. Hershel, the distinguished Uabbi, at London, told me that he soon expected the Musiab would make his appearance. And it was his opinion, that at thai time, ail tlie Jews would be assisted in reluming to Judea by the people among whom they were now residing, in a similar manner to what the people in Egypt assisted their fore-fathers when they emigrated to the land of Canaan. This is certain, that they will be restored to Judea, and rebuild their city, and fill the lands with flocks and herds ; but how soon, or in what manner it will be accompKshed, we know not ; yet wu know, that their ingathering shall be as life from the dead to the gentile world. The institution near London, for the conversion of Jews to Christianity, has done much good. The foundation of that seminary, at Bethel Green was laid in 1813, at tt>e time I first visited England. I attended on that occasion and lieard Lord Erskine, Mr. Wilberforce and others, irost powerfully advocate the cause of the Jews, in the presence of a large meeting and the Duke of Kent, who presided on that occasion. By the kindness of Messrs. W. Allen and J. Fox, I had an interview with that most interesting prince, who told me that he intended again to visit Canada, and would pa- tronize an institution for the general improvement of that colony. But his lamented death blasted the prospects of the friends of many valuable institutions. Yet it is hop- ed, that his brother, the Duke of Sussex, has imbibed much uf his spirit, and should liis life bo prolonged^ will be a great blessing to many. But we are taught by the Bible, and by d.fold. Yet care must be exercised, that no encouragement be given to idle- ness and intemperance ; for while the rich are to be blamed for squandering upon their lusts, or hoarding up that which God lent them, many of the poor show us that their sufferings and privations are in consequence of their intemperance and idleness. Some of the labourers in London spend the avuils of the week on Sunday at the gin- shops and tea-gardens. IKTEMPERANCK. It is to be deeply regretted, that twenty millions of pounds should be annually con- sumed in ardent spirits in the Biitish empire ; and a great proportion of that comes out of the hard earnings of the labouring classes. The half of that sum, if vested in lands and cottages, would amply provide for all, who are in want. Should the Temperance Society become as popular and generally supported in England, a« it is in the United States of America, we shall witness a wonderful reform. And should all ministers of religion and magistrates exert themselves in this great work it would soon be accomplished. Their influence is also needed in putting down thea- tres, -which, in England, are doing much to corrupt the public morals and impoverish the nation. That sU these evils may be remedied^ and the British nation yet long spared to be a blessing to the world, is the fervent prayer of all true christians. ALARnilNG PROGRESS OF INFIDELITY. Hi iil While residing in Londcn, I often attended the infidel meetings, and had permis- sion to speak if I would be questioned, to which I consented. At the Rotunda, when I had been explaining the gospel, Mr. Carlisle asked if it was not great cruelty fbr the innocent to suffer the penalty due to the guilty, in the manner which I had described ? I said in reply, that if one voluntarily undertakes to bear the penalty due to many, and thereby free them from all suffering, is it not pre- venting natural evil ? This was the case when our divine redeemer took the place of k fallen world, and by his obedience and death made a full attonement for all mankind. Mr, Owen once said, that on his plan the happiness of man would be increased an hundred-fold. I told him and his followers, (for the discussion was at his lecture room in London,) that it must be acknowledged that the christian could enjoy as much of this woild's goods as ihe infidel, and even more, for the anticipation of eternal happi- ness must afford present enjoyment. In this he could not partake; if he expected death would be an eternal sleep. But Mr. Owen said, that if there should be a future state of happiness, infidels had as fair a prospect as christians, I said in reply, that if the King should send a deed of a house and land tu each then present, and some should destroy their deeds while others kept theirs and come into possession, none would ac- cuse the king of partiality or want of benevolence. Thus the Divine Sovereign haf* offered pardon, peace and eternal life, to all who will accept of these blessings, on the terms stated in the Bible ; but if the Bible be rejected and its offers despised, then God is guiltless though infidels suffer the effects of their folly. At another time, when I had been explaining the benevolence of God, and urging all to unite in praising him, an infidel present asked me, if there were a God, who was infinitely good and benevolent, then why was tliere so much suffering and wretchedness ? In reply* I said that a kind parent might expose his child to partial evil for the sake of a great good. And if eternal happiness be freely offered to all, then all that the most miserable can suflfer in this life would be no more in comparison to what they would f njoy, ilian the prick of a pin to a life of three score years and ten. Thus the Apostle thought when he said, these light afllictions, which are but for a moment, work out for us a far more exceeding and eternal M-eight of glory. TO WHOM IT SIAY CONCERN, AND IT MIST CONCF.IIN. THE WnOLK PAIIILY OF MAN. Too long has the world been fjovernetl by bnifal force, without regnrd to justice or reason. Even those nations, who liave not the revealed will of God, have acknowkrlle come to the table of the Lord, and partake of the memorials of (he Sa- viour's dying love. Mr. Jones acted as my interpreter on that occasion. I said to h friend who accompanied me, " This is a scene which angels may behold with Joy. " This place, only three years previous to the time of my visit, was a wildernes!;, where nothing but wild beasts, and savages as wild as they, were seen ; but then 50 or 60 neatly built dwellings, with a large school-house in the centre, which, on the sabbath was occupied as a chapel, overflowing with devout worshippers. The object of Mr. Jones in visiting England, was to obtain the means of erecting necessary buildings, and extending civilisation and instruction ; and it will be gratifying to all christians, to learn, that tl^ e good people among whom he travelled, while in Britain, were remarkably kind, furnishing him liberally with books and money. And what is a little wonderful, a young lady, from a very respectable family in London, gave him her heart; they contracted marriage, but not being then ready to return with him, has since followed him, and become truly a help meete for him. May many go and do likewise. It is a false and foolish idea that the colour of the skin, whether red or black, ought to influence us in our conduct towards each other, God looks at the heart, not at tiiu colour of the skin, or the form of the body. Watts and Pope were very small men, but great poets. A verse from each of these little giants may be applicable to the present subject ; Watts said " Were I so tall as to reach the poles, Or span the oce^'n with my liand ; I would be measur'd by my soul. The mind's the standard of the man." Let all think of this, who judge their fellow creatures from external appeaiancts ; and let all examine the following lines from Pope, who condemn their fellow men ou account of their different creeds and opinions : — 'vlf I am right, thy grece impart. Still in the right to stay ; If I am wrong, O teach my heart , To And the better way." The remarks which have been made respecting the marriage above named, both in England and America, are very unworthy of notice, and ^ery degrading to the persons who haveemploy ed their tongues and pens in attempting to slander such worthy individuals. If a lady from London is disposed to unite in marriage with Peter Jones, who has any reason to And fault ? How false and foolish it is to say as one writer has said, " She has thrown herself away." I pray God to enable all ladies to act tbcir part as well as that lady is acting her's. It is probable, that Mr. Jones and his lady will do more towards civilizing and improving the Indians, than a hundred of those, who are called the gay and fasbionable, and, I would add, useless part of the community. RETURNING TO CANADA. After being long detained in London, fur the want of means to settle the debts which I had contracted for board and printing, I was relieved by kind friends. I then .embarked, on board the brig Elizabeth, bound to Quebec, commmanded by Mr. W. Douglas. She was announced to sail from the port of London on the 9th of August, but did not clear out until the 15th. J embarked at Gravesend on tl e 1 7th, in company rwith four cabin passengers, and thirteen steerage passengers. The wind being tmfavourable, we were for several days detained in the Thames and English channel. On the first sabbath, August 22, we had worship on deck at II, at 3, and at § o'clock. At the close of the last exercise, I proposed tiie following rules, which were unanimously adopted : — Ist — All to do to others as they would wish others to do to them. 2d. — To promote mutual improvement, each to recite each morning, a verse of scripture, or from a pnlm or hymtii dd — Each passenger to have the liberty of asking questions, and making remaiks .upon ti)e conversation and employment of each other, Id 4ili. — A chapter or psalm lu be read at tlic closa of each day, and any remarks made which may be thought proper. 5tb. — Grace at tabic ; and public wonhip, when tlie weather and healtii of the passengers will permit. August 20.— The following resolution was passed : — lUsoLTEo — That if any one should speak contrary to scriptural propriety, he pay a fine of sixpence for each offence ; tlie captain was appointed Treasurer. Tlie tinci» to be given to the Emigrant Hospital at Quebec. The foregoing rules were signed by the Captain, mate, and all the cabin passengers ; but I am sorry to say, tliat they were too often broken, I entreated them to consider the bad example which they were setting before the children, anrf ntlv>rs on board. I hope that my hints and remarks were nst wholly lost, for I have heard several of the passen- gers declare their determination to be on their guard in future against every idle word und improper action. I am happy to say, that I have often met most of my fellow passengers since I arrived in Montreal, who have treated me with great kindness; and I have heard, nor seen nothing improper in any one of them, since they arrived. I do, theret'ure, indulge a hope that they all will be useful and respectable members of society. I bless God, that Kiy health on the voyage has been very good, excepting the few days when the sea was rough. We were nearly eight weeks on our passage from the port of London, to the port of Quebec, having head winds the most cf the way. But the time did not appear very long, as I had the works of the Rev. J. Newton, the Rev. Wm. Jay, and other pious and interesting authors, in the perusal of which' I took much delight. It gave me great pleasure to find the morning portions of Mr. Jay were read daily towards the close of the voyage by several of the passengers ; and every sabbath we Irad service on deck, or in the cabin. I hope that excellent book of Mr. Jay will hu put on board of every ship, and into every house, for that and the Bible should be read daily by every one. Had the foregoing rules been strictly observed, I am certain, that all my fellow passaigers would have greater pleasure in looking back upon our past voyage, than they now enjoy. But God grant, that all, whether upon sea, or land, may make the Bible the rule of their faith and practice ; then we shall all meet in heaven. WONDERFUL REFORMATION BV MEAN'S OF TEMPERANCE SOCIETIES IN THE UNITED STATES. 1 lately saw a report of the Temperance Societies of the United States, which wclh deserve* the attention of all nations, and every individual. It appears that temperance societies have been formed in all parts of that coun- try, twenty of the states ha^e a state society. And *he national government have formed one at Washington. All have been crowned with the most astonishing success. Among other interesting particulars, it is stated that upwards of twelve hundred vessels have left different ports without any ardent spirits, except in the medecine-chust. Should this practice be adoped by all nations, and in all vessels, both in the navy and merchant service, a most wonderful reformation would be effected, for most of the shipwrecks and accidents by sea are occasioned by the improper use of ardent spirits -, and most of the crimes and sufflsrlngs, both by land and sea, among all nations, have been produced by the same cause. It is most ardently and sincerely requested, that all ministers of church and state, with all magistrates and persons of influence, may exert themselves fbr the accomplish- ment of this very important object. Ministers of religion are desired to recommend the ft>rmatien of a temperance society in each of their congregations. , . ...,,., INTERESTING VISIT. In \BQ2, Dr. Hewitt^ from Amerioa, visited England, and having been extensively usctui in establishing t»m|>erancc societies at home, he was invited to address the inhabit- ants of London ; and so powerful was the impression, which he made upon the assemblies to whom he spoke, that a Britisii and foreign temperance society has been organized under the patronage of the Bishop of London, with many flourishing branches in different part* 'tf the empire. Should the Brilibh nation be as zealous and ^(icceistul in promoliiig tcinpciaiRT ii U 11 i» ■.*. 'i^i ' 10 s«Kieliw, as they iiava been in abolishing vlavery, they will be justly estevnivd tiiu beno- facton of the world ; for in putting an end to tliat horrid and degrading practice of buying and Mlling human beings, Uritain has set an example to all nations. Nevur wcic twenty millions of pounds belter employed, tlian tliat which were granted by th« British legislature to free their West India slaves, from the hard bondage under which they have been too long groaning^ Had a part of that sum been given for the establish • ment of schools of Industiyt and other means of instruction in thCi West Indian Islands, it would have been better. Benevolent societies are doing much to make up the defi- ciency of government, in this respect. it is hoped, that the example which has been set l>y the lirilish nation, will be soon followed by the government of the United Stales, and every other nation, that holds blaves, for never was a practice sanctioned by a christian nation more abhorrent to God, and more inconsistent with Christianity* than that of slavery. God grant that it loay very soon be exlernunated throughout the world. THE UNION BUILDINU OK MONTREAL. ' , Montreal appears to be marked out by providence, as the most suitable place for commencing all the benevolent institutions ut ihe province, to have their offices, and hold their meetings ; there a suitable building for the purpose is greatly needed. It is also designed, that the same builJing shall furnish accommodation for training up suitable persons, to be employed as teache!S among the Indians and Emigrants of Canada, and a ijchool of Industry for orphans biid hII ihe destitute now begging in the streets. To concentrate these important objects under one roof, would make the expense less, and render the institution moie useful. To have a model school of industry, and a specimen of all books and publications froui the parent country, exhibiied in this city, would stimulate the inhabitants of all the populous towns and villages to establish one upon a cheap plan among themselves. To unite mental cultivation with manual labour, is an object of great importance. When the Society for promoting Education and Industry in Canada was formed in London, the Duke of .Sussex, Lord Uexley, Lord Calthorpe, and others, who attended that meeting, most forceably urged the above design of uniting labour with study. The plan has long been tried to great advantage in Great Britain and the United States, it is hoped that all colleges and boarding schools will soon adopt the practice. The following outline of a plan of a Union BuilJing has been recommended and assisted by a number of respectable persons in England ; and it is hoped, that all pos- sessed of property will help this good object : -^ 1. — It Is proposed, that the said building be held in shares of ten guineas each, wliich may be sold or leased, at the pleasure of the proprietor ; one vote allowed for each share in all meetings for appropriating the house, or funds connected with it. The Society or person having five shares, to have the right to nominate one of the board of directors. 2. — This building to be under the management of twelve men, chosen annually by the share-holders, 5 to constitute a quotum, authorised to choose their own Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer ; also, to call meetings as often as they may think it expedient, and report quarterly. 3 — Each proprietor shall be entitled to the dividends which may arise from renting any parts of the premise's, if called for in fifteen months after becoming due, otherwise it shall be vested in books and tracts, to be loaned or given to Sunday schools in Canada. 4. — Should any donations be granted towards erecting tivis building, either in Europe or America, the same shall be vested in shares, the dividends, or avails of which shall be applied as stated in the above article. 5. — The annual sum of one guinea, after twelve years, will constitute the subscriber a proprietor, with the same privileges of an original share-holder ; but may not vote in meetings until that period. 6. — Any alteration or amendment can be made to this plan with the concurrence of two thirds of the stockholders present, at a meeting duly notified ; propiictors of shares living in Great Britain or the United States, may vote by proxy. |^*To stimulate the benevolent to lend their names to this interesting object, a tablet will be fixed in some suitable place in the proposed Union Biiilding, shewing the 'time when erected, and the names of proprietors and benefactors. ^T^ffiS^tU^''' ' "■jU • .'riff »i //// Ihe Jhlluw'mg Tcttimoniah may be seen what British Chmliant thought of the plan of tffec/iwg a Union Buildiug in Canada : — - AH CliristiiUis ought to feel deeply interested, in providing places of employment iiiid insiriiclion for tlic destitute, and in training to tliu Icnowledge of the arts Indian youths, and other suitable ])er8ons, fur carrying among our hed brethren, and the Emiqiiants of Canada, that knowledge, wliich is necessary for, their comfort lieru, and happpiness hereafter. To erect or prepaic nn Institution-House, where ail benevolent Societies may have their oflices, and hold their meetings; and to furnssh accommodations for the poor, and train up teachers for the Indians and Emigrants, is the design for which an appeal is viiw mudti, under the name of the Union Uuiloino or Canada, by the Ilcv. T. Osgood. We, the undersigned, have examined the Testimonials in possession of tiie Rev. T. Osgood, and fmd him duly aulliorised to receive Subscriptions for this design. Wc wish he may meet with that encouragement and suji^iort wliich the importance of the project requires. Isaac Saunders, A.M. Blackfriars. C. J. Latkobb, Secrttary of Moravian Missions. A. Bhandham, Secretarif of the Bible Society. John Wkst, A.M. Rector of Chettle. London, 4th Jan. 1830. T. Doys, of the Jewish Institution, Bethnal Green. Wc, tlie undersigned, having examined the Documents and Testimonials in pos- session of the Rev. T. Osgood, are fully satisfied that the object and design of his visit to this country, are purely for the temporal and spiritual benefit of his and our fellow- bu)>jects in Ciinada. His labours appear to have been greatly hiessad in combining Christian Instruction xviih manual labour, for the support of which he has made a great sacrifice of time and piDlicrl y. WiLUAM Jay, Uodert Hall, ^ Ministers of the Gos- Joseph £ntwi&tle, C. F. Ramftler, > pel in Bath and William Taoar, J. Edmondson, j Bristol. Having examined Mr. Osgood's documents, we cheerfully unite in the above opinion jind cordially recommend Mr. Osgood, and the case he presents, to the Christian Public. Jan. 8, 1830. Robert Winter, F. A. Cox, H. F. Bukder, John Blackburn, James Bennett, J< HN Dyer, ( Ministers of the Gos- J A »i£s H. Evans, C pel in London and E, A. Dunn, j its vicinity. We have examined the various testimonials of the Rev. Thaddeus Osgoodt Tliey are highly respectable, and appear to us in every respect satisfactory. We therefore feel ourselves warranted, and esteem it our duty, to give him our countenance, and to assist in forwarding the good cause in which he has been for so many years of his life engaged. llALrH Wardlaw, Thomas Briqman, William Brash, David Welsh, John Dick, > Stevenson M'Gill, 3 ^ Ministers of the Gos- pel, in Glasgow. Glasgow, 9tli July, 1830. Having examined the testimonials exhibited by Mr. Osgood, we have no hesitation in saying they are of the highest respectability ; and, believing him to be a worthy and laborious man, whose life has been, and still is, devoted to the cause of Christian bene- volence, we cheerfully recummund him to the kind consideration of all from whom he may solicit aid. W. ScoRESBY, John Kelly, John Stewart, Robsht Davies, Thomas Raffles, Samuel Saunders. Liverpool, Sept. 6, 1335. Similar testimonials were given by Ministers in Mauchcstei, ShelHeld and Nojir jiingham. .11 i, , TO WHOM IT MAY CONCKRN. ■i * li. We, tlie undersigned, having long known tlio Ites. Tlintldcus Osgood, nnd wituesso(t llie cfTurts wliicli ho lias made f( - the promotion of tlio moral, sociiil, and re igiuus im- provement of Canada, particularly in providing tlic mentis of employment and instruction tor tlie dfstitute, view his arrival willi satisfaction, after a long absence. • We regret to learn that lie has suffered much, while in JOngland, liy means of false reports; but we trust, that wlien a full explanniiun of his character nnd henevolout tie- signs shall he made known, these unpleasant reports will he removed. And, as we hear, that a number of very respi'Ctablu individuals in England liavt* kindly supported him during six years in that country ; and entrusted to his caru £[{){) sterling, towards erecting n Union liuihling for several important purposes, we wish liini success, in the name of the Lord, in this design, and in all future plans uf improvement. EDWARD HL \CK, mnhter of St. PauV 8 Church. ■ WM. lAniW Wedeynn Minister. ,< Montreol, Ootol)er 23, 183j. I have full confldencc in the christian character of Mr. Osgood, and in the recti- tude nnd benevolence of his designs. MATTHEW II I C HEY, Wsisleyan Minister. So far ns I have been acquainted with the llev. Thaddeus Osgood, or have heard concerning iiim, I have been led to suppose him to be a man of coirect moral and chris- tian character, and desirous of doing good to his follow men. , ..^. J. EDWARDS, Secietary of the American Timperance Socivti/. : Montreal, October 20, 1835. . ,, " * I readily consent and agree to what is above certrfied by Mr. Edwards. JS. RFAD, Chief Jiisficu of the C. K. I,\ I also readily concur in what is said by 3Ir. Edwards. J Olia BE'THUKE, Hector of Christ Cn?irch, Mofilrviil. I concur in the statement of Mr. Edwards. ,.i ; i ;j .: ALEXU. MATHIESON, Minister of St. Andrew's Church, Monlreal. 1 fully concur ia what is stated by Mr. Edwards. ' A. F. ATKINSON, Evening Lecturer of Christ Church, Montreal. Having heard with pain, that various reports have been circulated here and else- where, injurious to the character, labour and views of Mr. Thaddeus Osgood, W'e, the undersigned, who have been acquainted with that gentleman for many years, and have witnessed his laudable, charitable and persevering exertions in this and ihe Upper pro- vince, to establisli useful institutions, for the relief of the distressed, the educating the children of the poor, and bringing them up in habits of virtuous and useful industry, — do not hesitate to certify, in justice to Mr. Osgood, that his endeavours to promote the above, and other useful objects, have been unceasing, and of the most meritorious des- cription ; nnd we feel persuaded, that if his efforts have not in every instance been crowned with the complete success they merited, the same cannot in any manner be justly imputed to him, but to other causes which it was not in his power to controul. ,„ Montreal, October 22, October, 1835. GEORGE PYKE, J.K.B. ■ I concur in the above certificate. IS II. ESSON, of St. Gabriel Street Church. Tlie Lord Bishop of Quebec, while at Montreal, Nov. 5, 1835, having ex.lifilned Mr. Osgood's plan of a Union Building nnd testimonials, netucned the papers, with a do- nation for his object, nnd sincere good wishes> after nearly thirty years acf^uaintance With hixn in Canada. \ V •. sscct iiii- t tidtl , fitlse • llllVO 'Am liiiii [iciU. •ecli- icnnt jhris- «.V- nlreal. i ntreaK I clsc- i'e, the 1 have f pro- ig the stry,— >tu the IS des- e been iier be roul. Mi B. !i :amined th a do- lintance If