" To the Rev. J. Thornton. "De*r Brother,— We have great pleasure in trani mitting to you » copy of » re«olution passed at our Church meeting held last evening, and earnestly pray your usefulness- in Christ's Church on earth may increase with your years, and an abundant entrance mt« the everlasting Kingdom when your labours may cease. Wishing you every personal happiness and family blessings, — Kemain yours very sincerely, on behalf of the Church, " John March, T. Mann, "F. B. Woodham, M. H. Ron, " John Ogilvii, R. B. ShaiiDibs, " Deacons. " Copy of resolution passed at a special meeting of the Baptist Church, Auckland, December 6, I "I Off! • -* " Moved by R. B. Shaldera, and seconded by P. B. Woodham, and carried unanimously :—: — " That this Church, whilst extremely regretting the circumstances which have recently appeared to render it necessary that it should concur, in Mr. Thornton's of t-rep'eated desire to relinquish the pas toral office, which he has filled with great acceptance for nearly five years, desires to bear its testimony to his character as a Christian, his ability and great usefulness as a preacher, his affectionate sympathy and kindness as a pastor, and his personal anxiety to benefit all who have needed his assistance and counsel. And this Church also trusts that the change he now himself proposes may be a blessing to him personally, and that, wherever in the Provi dence of God he may be led, that Christian sym pathy and kindness may be shown him which he ao much merits; and commending him to the care, blessing, and direction of the Great Head of the Church and to His special keeping." This is the resolution, and this the character the people of this city gave me when I left it. I will also read to you a copy of testimonial presented by the members of the congregation, not members of the Church : — "Auckland, December 10, 1861. "Rev. J.Thornton. " We, the members of the congregation of the Wellesley-street Baptist Chapel, deaire to express to you our deep regret at your leaving-, and our grati tude for your faithful, zealous, patient, and un wearied labours amongst ,u«, which, under the bleising of God, have raised the Church from the small number of 13 members to its present state of pros perity. 