AFRICAN CHURCH, AND ORp1rA11on-
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AFRICAN CHURCH, AND ORD1NAI1oN.--On
Tuesday, the 25h ult. new Congregational
Church, composed entirely of the people of
color, was organized in New Haven, Conn.
between 20 and 80 made profession of their
faith, entered into covenant and were consti-
tuted Church of Christ. Immediately after


hls ceremony, the Rev. Simeon S Jocelyn
was set apart and ordained as an Evangelist
by the laying on of the hands Of the Presbyte-
ry sermon by the Rev Mr. Merwn-charge
by the Revd DIR Day. A Christian Church
composed exclusively of coloured people, we
believe is rare thing in New England.
number of those who constitute this new
Church have been released and recommended
Tor the purpose by the sister shurcEes, where
they have lived in Christian fellowship as con-
s'sient worthy members. A few were receiv-
ed by letter from other places, and nearly one
half we're gathered from the world as fruits Of
ii revival last winter. The ordinance, Baptism
was administered to eight Of The new candi-
dates by the Revd Mr. Pineo who presided
on the occasion Much interest was added 10
the scene by the presence OF the Rev Mr..
" right, man OF color, belonging TO the Pres
bytery Of New York. He addressed the MEM
bers of the church, and several hundred of his
colored brethren who we;e present with much
Eropriety and feeling -Relisious IntelE-
gencer.