The Life of James Mursell Philipp°. By Edward B. Underhill,
LL.D. (Yates and Alexander.)—Mr. Philippe was a missionary, connected with the Baptist Missionary Society, in the island of Jamaica. His work there extended over more than fifty years (1823- 1876). It included, therefore, a most important period of the history of the island. Mr. Philippe landed there when the contest between pro-slavery men and abolitionists was growing very fierce. The Missionaries, and the Baptist missionaries especially, were identified by the slaveholding population with the abolitionist movement, and every impediment was thrown in their way. Nor were more violent measures wanting. Mr. Philippe was first refused licence to preach, and when this was granted, he was subjected to frequent annoyance. Some of his colleagues, as will be remembered, were thrown into prison. Towards the end of his career, he was mixed up with other troubles, the disturbances with which the name of Governor Eyre is unhappily connected. Throughout, he seems to have preserved a firm and wise attitude, worthy of his position.
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