n-brokers and
manufacturers in Liverpool and Manchester, and were pronounced
to be most excellent--so much so, that specimen gins and a
supply of cotton-seed were kindly presented to him at the latter
place, before he left England. Mr. Rattray is now bringing the
subject before his people, and is also intending to plant with
cotton some ground belonging to the Mission station.

But we will not further enlarge. Commending our cause to Him,
who has promised never to forget the poor and needy, and that in
His own good time He will arise for their deliverance and "break
every yoke."

I remain, sincerely and respectfully, your friend,

Anna H. Richardson.

_54 Westmoreland Terrace_, _Newcastle-on-Tyne, 9 mo., 22, 1860._

P.S. Since writing the above, we have seen it stated in the
_Principia,_ a New York paper, that William S. Bailey has been
arrested on a charge of publishing an incendiary paper, and held
to bail in the sum of $1,000, to appear before the Circuit
Court, in November next. It is further stated that one of the
two magistrates by whom W.S. Bailey was examined, and held to
bail on this charge, was the chosen leader of the mob that
destroyed his type and printing press.

We have yet to see what will be the end of this cruel conflict.
Let us not desert our suffering friend and his noble-hearted
family.

LETTERS TO THE WRITER.

WESTMORELAND TERRACE, December 28, 1860.

MY ESTEEMED FRIEND:--I received thy touching letter of the 10th
inst. a few days since, and hasten to assure thee of our
heart-felt sympathy, and most lively interest in the present
tremendous state of things around you. At the same time, I
cannot tell thee how glad and thankful we feel, that with God's
help thou art determined to persevere and not in any way flinch
in this day of sore trial. "Be thou faithful unto death, and I
will give thee a crown of life." "Be strong, fear not." "In the
fear of the Lord is strong confidence; and his children shall
have a place of refuge." One thing, too, is sure, "that all
things will work together for the good" of those who love their
Lord, that He will never, never forsake them whatever their
outward trials may be.

I think, dear friend, thou shouldst be careful not to be about
alone, particularly in the evening. We heard from W.S.