distinction between, and the present confounding of,
supernumerary and superannuated preachers, and the desirableness of
restoring the ancient distinction. He spoke of the experience
requisite to, and evils of general legislation in, Church
affairs--introducing matters of legislation into Quarterly
Meetings, etc. Dr. Bunting's prayer at parting was deeply
spiritual.

_Jan. 5th._--Spent the day in writing an article for the
_Watchman_, on the present state of the Canadas; and in drawing up
some papers on the Upper Canada Academy. Had a pleasant visit from
Rev. John Beecham, one of the Missionary Secretaries.

_Jan. 6th._--Met at the Mission House with Rev. Richard Reece,
President of the Conference. He is, I believe, the oldest preacher
who has filled the presidential chair since the days of Wesley.

_Jan. 10th, Sunday._--In the morning heard Rev. Mr. Cubitt, and in
the evening endeavoured to preach for him.

_Jan. 13th._--Received a note from Lord Glenelg fixing the time
when he would receive me.

_Jan. 14th._--Spent a delightful evening in company with Rev. John
Hannah and wife, Dr. Sandwich (Editor of the _Watchman_) and wife,
and several others. The conversation principally turned upon the
learning of the ancients, and the writings of the early Protestant
Reformers and their successors. Dr. Sandwich is a very literary
man, Mr. Hannah an excellent general scholar.

_Jan. 15th._--Spent the evening with Rev. William Jenkins, an old
superannuated minister, in company with several friends. Mr. and
Mrs. Jenkins are a venerable couple about 80 years of age.

_Jan. 17th--Sabbath._--Heard the Hon. and Rev. Baptist Noel. The
Church was plain, the congregation large, and very attentive and
solemn. A large number of school children were present; the little
girls all dressed alike; they all had prayer and hymn books; they
read the responses and sung with the utmost correctness. In the
afternoon we went to that splendid monument of art and wealth--St.
Paul's. The sermon was more evangelical than I expected. In the
evening I preached to a very large congregation in St. George's
Chapel, Commercial Road. A gracious influence seemed to rest on the
congregation.

_Jan. 24th--Sabbath._--Preached in the Hinde-street Chapel. In
Surrey Chapel I