Cp970.03 3981m liISSIOl^ mOl^Qr THE CHEROKEBS..JOURHAL. PEBRUiiHY^AUGUST. 1B2.3. by Rev. Daniel S.Butriok in The Missionary Herald,' January, 1824. of t|)e ^nit)et0itp of iBottl) Carolina Collection of ilJortS CaroUnlana (Sntiotoen &p So^n ^ptunt l^ill o{ ti)e eriasis of 1889 ,-,. ^ Tlili ?',e3!i'e;^i MISS ^ww mmmMMM Vol. XX. JANUARY 1S24. No. 1. VIEW OF Tx4E MISSIONS UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE AMERICAN BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR FOREIGN MISSIONS. lA'TRODUCTORY RE3IARKS. The following survey is designed to give a brief view of the present state of the missions under the direction of the American Board of Foreign Missions. We designed to have introduced it by a general, though brief, account of the missions under the direction of other soci- eties in this country and in Europe: but numerous avocations have withheld the requisite leisure. It forms, we conceive, a very proper introduction to a new volume and a new year, and will exhibit an ex- tensive field occupied by the benevolence of the American churches. Prudential Commilfee. Hon. WiLMAM Reed, Rev. Leonard Woods, D. D, Jeremiah Evarts, Esq. Hon. Samuel Hubbard, and Rev. Warren Fay. Corrtspnnding Secretary. Jeremiah Evarts, Esq. Assistant Stcrclary. ]Mr. RuFus Anderson. Treasurer. Henry Hill, Esq. Jludilor. Chester Adams, Esq. The executive business of the Board is transacted at the Missionary Rooms, No. G9, Market Street, Boston, Mass., which are daily ojien during the regular liours of business. Tlie D-'iard has established missions, in the order of lime in which they will now lie named, *i( Bombay — in Ceylon, — aii'ong the ChtTokves, Choctaws, and Cher':sion. Rev. Gordon Hall, Missionary; Mr. James Garrett, Printer. Mabim. — Six miles from Borabaj'", on the north pait of the island. Rev. Allen Graves, Missionary. Tannah. — The principal town on the island of Salsette, twenty-five miles from Bombay. Rev. John Nichols, Missionary. The first missionaries to Bombay embarked nearly t^.elve years api.. Some tiine elapsed before they vci-L- fairly settled at Bombay, and !>oine fiirtlier time, b;f..'e tli.y acquired llie lanjuag-e; !io that, up to the (lat • of tli:-ir last commonicatiuns. we have accounts of lutle more thill tij^ht ytnvs of tflTcCtive service. Biit, :liiriiig this time, they have tiaTisJated most of the New Testament into the Mahintta hinj^uaKe, spoken by at ' least 12,000,00(1 of i)00|,le. and have printed a consider- I r.ble ivnt of it; liave urnsiMted portions of the Old Tt'staiiient, and priuteQ the book of Genesis; and tliey 'will b^' ab> ui print the whole Bible soon, if funds are I / Survey of Missionary Stations. Jak, obtained. They have printed more than 30,0CO books and tracts, most of which have been circulated among the natives,' and have been read, piobably, by several hundred thousands. They have under tlieir care eighteen schools, containing about QOOpupils; and, not long since, they had twenty-five schools, containing 1,200 pupils, but were obliged to discontinue several, lor want of pecuuiarj' means to support them. In va- rious ways, they are daily extending the circle of their acquaintance anu influence among the natives. Poi a long time, a Mission Chapel has been needed. More than a j ear ago, the foundations of one were laid, and, during the last summer, the building, which is 60 feet by 35, was probaUly completed. Should it please God to give success to the plans of the missionaries, a Mission College will soon be very desirable. On th'.- 27th of September last, the Rev. Edmund Frost, Missionary, with his w ife, and Mrs. Graves, the wife of the raissionai') at Maliim, embarked for Calcut- ta, w hence, by leave of Providence, they will proceed immediately to Bombay. II. Mission- ijv Ceylon, This mission was established in the dis- trict of Jaffna, which is in the northern ex- tremity of the island of Ceylon, in October 1816. It has five stations,— Tillipally, Batticotta, Oodooville, Panditeripo, and Manepy. Tillipally. — Nine miles north from Jafinapatam. Rev. Daniel Poor, Missionary; Nicholas Permander, J^alive Preacher. Batticotta. — Six miles north-west of Jaffnapatam. Rev. Benjamin C. Meigs, and Rev. Henry Woodward, Missionaries. Gabriel Tissera, JS^atire Preacher. Oodooville. — Five miles north of Jaff- napatam. Rev. MiTonW'mslow, Missionary. Fran- cis Malleappa, jYative Preacher. Panditeripo. — Nine miles north-west of JafTnapatam. Rev. John Scndder, ]\I. D. Missionary. George Koch, J^ative Medical Assistant. Manepy. — Four miles and a half north- west of Jaffnapatam. Rev. Levi Spaulding, Missionary. The original missionaries from this eountrj- to Cey- lon, were four in number,— the Rtv. Messrs. Warren, Richards, Meigs and Poor. The two first named have rested from their labore. At the date of the last intelli- gence, Messi-s. Meigs and Poor had been laboring, w ith a competent knowledge of the language, but little more than hve years; and the others above named, less than three years. V^et they have procured, to be boarded and educated in theii- families, and under their entire con- trol lis heathen youths, who are suppoited, and to w hom names have been given, by individuals and so- cieties in this country. They have also established thlrty-tivo free-scheols, containing more than 1,500 scholars; have admitted into their clnirch seventeen converted natives; and, by means of their schools, and tracts, and conversations, and pleaching, are constant- ly exerting a powerful influence on a considerable population, most of which is composed of the higher easts. Nine young men, members of the ehurchli'aie very useful assistants, three of w hom have been licens- ed to prt^aeh the Gospel. One of these licentiates pos- sesses \ try superior talents. Others of the scholars, not belonging lo the church, are hopefully pious; others are seriously disposed; and verj' many, not particularly serious, aie of good promise. It is ijuite indispensable to the ultimate success of the mission, that a Native College be soon established. III. Mission among the Cherokees. On the 13th of January 1817, Mr. Kings- bury arrived at Chickamaugah, since call- ed Brainerd, and commenced preparations for an establishrceiit there. Tiie mission among the Cherokees has, at the present time, six stations, — Brainerd, Creek- Path, Carmel, Hightower, Willstown, and Haweis. Brainerd. — The oldest station of the Board among the Indians. It is situated within the chartered limits of Tennessee, on the Chickamaugah creek, 250 miles N. W. of Augusta; foO 3. E. of Nashville; and 110 S. VV. of Knoxvilie. Rev. Ard Hoyt, Missionary; Dr. Elizur Butler, Physician; Mr. Sylvester Ellis, I Schoolmaster; Messrs. John Vail, Henry- Parker, and Frederick Elsworth, Farmers; Messrs. Erastus Dean, and Aiusworth E, Blunt, Mechanics. I Carmel. — Formerly called Taloney. Sixty-two miles S. E. from Brainerd, on what is called the Federal Road. A school was established here in May 1820. Mr. Hall resided here six months before the opening of the school. Rev. Daniel S. Butrick, Missionary, and Mr. Moody Hall, Schoolmaster. Creek-Path. — One hundred miles W. S. VV. of Brainerd. A school was estab- lished here in April 1820. Rev. William Potter, Missionary. Hightower. — On a river named E- tow-ee, but corrupted into Hightower; eight}' miles S. S. E. of Brainerd, and thirty-five miles west of south from Carmel. A school commenced in April of the pres- ent year. iMr. Isaac Procter, Schoolmaster. Willstown. — About fifty miles S. W. of Brainerd. A school was established at this station, in May last. Rev. William Chamberlain, Missionary. Haweis. — About sixty miles S. of Brai- nerd. Preparations are making for a school. Mr. John C. Elsworth, Schoolmaster. IV. Mission amonc; the Choctaavs. The mission among the Clieroke«s beinc 1824. Smt'cy of Missionary Stations, in successful operation, Mr. Kingsbury and i Mr. Williams left Brainerd, about the first of June 1818, for the Chortaw nation. They selected a site for their station, and about the 15th of August felled the first tree. "The place was entirely new, and covered with lofty trees; but the ancient mounds, which here and there appeared, shewed, that it had been once the habita- tion of raen.^' The station was named Elliot, in honor of the '-Apostle of the American Indians." This mission has six stations.— Elliot, Mayhew, Bethel, Em- maus, and two which have not yet receiv- ed names. Elmot. — Within the chartered limits of the state of Mississippi; on the Yalo Busha f'reek; about forty miles above its junction with the Yazoo; 400 miles W. S. W. of Brainerd; and 145 from the Walnut Hills, on the Mississippi. Mr. Cyrus Byington, Licensed Preacher and Missionary; Dr. Wm. W. Pride, Physician; Mr. Joel Wood, Schoolmaster ; and Messrs. John Smith, and Zechariah Howes, Farmers. Mayhew. — On the Ook-tib-be-ha creek, twelve miles above its junction with the Tombigbee, and 100 miles E. of Elliot. Commenced in the spring of 1820. Rev. Cyrus Kingsbury, Missionary and Superintendent of the Choctaw Mission; Mr. William Hooper, Schoolmaster; Mr. Calvin Cushraan, Farmer; and Messrs. Philo P. Stewart and Samuel Wisner, Mechanics. Bethel. — On the Natchez road, south- west of Mayhew. A school was establish- ed liere in November 1821. Mr. Loring S. Williams, Schoolmaster. Mr. Stephen B. Macomber, Schoolmas- ter, resides here for the present. Emmaus. — About 140 miles south-east- erly from Mayhew. Commenced near the latter part of 1822. Mr. Moses Jewell, Schoolmaster., and Mr. Anson Gleason, Mechanic. Mr. Elijah Bardwell, Farmer., and Mr. Anson Dyer, Schoolmaster, commenced preparations for a school near the centre of the Six Towns, during the summer past. Rev. Alfred Wriglit, Missionary, resides in this district. Mr. Adin C. Gibbs, Schoolmaster, has, ■ dso, commenced a school, recently, in the neighborhood of Mingo Moo-sha-la-tubbee, ui the S. E, District of the nation. "\Tr. Samuel Moseley, Licensed Preacher and Missionary; Messr';. David Wright and Da\'id Gage, Schoolmasters; Messrs. William Holland and Josinh Hemraingwaj', Farmers; and Mr. Ebenezer Bliss, Me- chanic; are on their way to Brainerd, where they will receive such an ultimate destinatiou, as shall appear to he best when the Corresponding Secretary shall arrive there, on his contemplated visit to the stations situated on this side the Missis- sippi. V. Mission among the Cherokefs 01' THE ARKANSAW. Commenced in the year 1820. Tlicre is only the station of DwiGHT. — On the west side of Illinois creek; four miles north of the Arkansaw river; and 500 miles from the junction o( the Arkansaw wilh the Mississippi, follow- ing the course of the river. Rev. Alfred Finney and Rev. Cephas Washburn, MissLonaries; and Messrs. Ja- cob Hitchcock, and James Orr, Farmers. Mr. Asa Hitchcock, Mechanic, is on hia way to join this mission. Ptemarks on the Indian Missions. Among the Imliiins, the Board has thirteen station?. At >^even of thtse stations, churches have been organ- izled. About sixty Indians and blacks have been re- ceived into these churches; and there are several, at ahuost every station, who are seriously disposed. With the Moravian church, in the Cherokee nation, about thirty Indians are connected. From Uie missionaries of the Board, more than 500 Indian children and youth have received the rudiments of a Clirisiian edu- cation, and thousands of adults have heard the Gos- pel. The Indians live principally in >il!a,a,Ps, preat num- bers of v\hieh are scattered through the wilderness; and at most, if not all, of these viliages, they would re- ceive Christian preachers with kindness, and w oiild at- tend respectful!)- on the public worship of God. They have made greater progress, within a few years, in civ- ilization, and in preparation for receivingthe means of grace, than is generally supposed. The Ch-'rokees, especially, have couits, court-houses, judges, and a police; and luany of them possess comfortable houses, cattle, and cultivated fields. The object of the Board is, to place schoolmasters and evangelists in every distiict, who shall ])efform tlie same labors, and exert the same kind of influence, as the village schoolmaster and parish minister in New England. And the time may not be far distant, when, from almost ever) hill in the Indian country, shall be seen the spires of churches, overtopping the v\ilderness, and imparting a religious and jileasing aspect to the w hole landscape. VI. Mission at the Sandwich Islands. Established in April 1820. The prin- cipal station is Hanaroorah, on (he island of Woalioo. Anotlter station is at 'Wymui, on the i.^land of Atooi. The present dis- tribution of laborers is not yet known, as intelligence has not been received of the arrival of the reinforcement, which em- barked at New llaveu near the close of last year. Survey of Missionary Sialions. J AX. Rev. Hiram Bingham, R.ev. AsaThurs-n ton, Rev. Williaon Richards, Rev. Charles S. Stewart, and Rev. Artemas Bishop, Missionaries; Dr. Abraham Elatchel}', Physician; Messrs. Samuel Whitney, Joseph Goodrich, and James Ely, Licensed Prtachers and Assistant Missionaries; Mr. Levi Chaniberlain, Superinlendent of Sec- ular Concerns; Mr. Elisha Loomis, Prin- ter; and Thomas Hopoo, John lionooree, and George Sandwich, JS'ali-ue Assistants. This mission, the third anniveisaiy of which was in April last, has been attended, probably, with more re- markable interpositions of Providence, for the time of its existence, than any other misiiou on record. Its prospects of ultimate, if not of speedy, success, are most cheering. Almost all the piincipal men of the islands, v.i'.hmany of the common people, attend on the instructions of the missiouavies. Atthe last dates, theli' congregation on the Sabbath consisted of more than 1,000 persons. The Rev. William Ellis, Miisionai-ij, is not named in tlie abo^ e list, because, though he labors in close eori- iiexion w ith tlie missionaries of the Board, he is undei- the patronage of the London Missionai-y Society , and ' j is regarded as a missionaiy of that institution. The 1 1 same is true of Auna,an Assistant Missionanj from the Society Islands. VII. Mission to Western Asia. Commenced in 1820. At present, part of the missionaries reside at Malta, and part at Jerusalem. Malta. — Rev. Daniel Temple, Rev. WiHi.'un Goodell, and Rev. Isaac Bird, Missiojiaries. Jerusaleivi. — Rev. Pliny Fisk, Rev. Jonas Kinjr, Missionaries. and The missionaries at Malta, have under thtir care the "Printing Establishment, for the support of which cer- tain persons in Boston and elsewhere are under engage- ments to pay ^3,000 annually for five years,— in all 15,000. A number of valuable tracts have been print- ed, both in Romaic or Modern Greek, and Italian, nu- merous copies of which are now circulating and read in several of the countries bordering on the Mediterrai:ean. — In April last, Messrs. Fisk and King took up their resi- dence at Jerusalem, where they find many opportuni- ties for promoting the great object of dieir mission. Mr. Pai-sons,— now ne trust an inhabitant of the heavt!nly Jerusalem,— visited tliis city tw o years before. It has been remarked as a singular fact illusti-ating the wonderful moral revol utious which diversify the history of man, that the first Protestant missionary to Jerusa- lem w ent from a land of which the Apostles had no knowledge. And, at present, the only Prottstai.t mis- sionaiies in the cit)' of David, nre two from this samo land uiiknowii to the apostles, in company with a Christian descendant of Abraham. VIII. South America. On the 25th of July last, Mr. John C, Brigham and Mr. Theophilus Parvin, — the former from the Theological Seminary in Andover, and the latter from the Theolog- ical Seminary in Princeton, — sailed from Boston for Buenos Ayres. Their object is, to circulate Bibles and Tracts, and to ascer- tain the religions and moral state of the interesting countries, in the southern and western parts of that continent. IX. Foreign Mission School. Situated in Cornwall, Con. Established in 1816. Rev. Herman Daggett, Principal^ and Mr. John H. Prentice, Assistant. About sixty different heathen youths, from various nations, have enjoyed its privileges at various times. Of these youths, nearly, if not quite, half, became hope- fully pious at Cornwall. At present, the school has thirty-five members. SUMMARY. In the above survey are the names of eighty-one persons, of whom twenty-nine are ordained ministers of the Gospel, and ten are licensed preachers. Besides these, there are about sixt5'-five females, a few of whom are single women, but most are wives of the missionaries. The sum of the whole is briefly this: — The Board employs among the heathen not less than one hundred and forty-six competent adult persons, of whom more than one quarter part are preachers of the Gospel It has established these laborers in twenty-five different sta- tions; in six or eight different nations, speaking as many different lan- guages, and comprising many millions of people. It has translated a considerable part of the Bible, and is now printing it in the language of a numerous population. It has organized ten Christian churches in the midst of Pagan countries; has established about seventy schools, containing more than 3,000 scholars; and is making a gradual, but con- stant and sure progress, towards raising from a degraded and vicious barbarism, several interesting portions of our race. The voice of the preacher is heard, and religious books and tracts are seen to circulate. 1824. Mission at Bombay: — Joint Letter of the JSlissionaries. Ill numerous villa°;es; and the germs of Cliristian civilization are be- iic'ul shooting forth in a multitude of places. We ask, in closing this survey, whether money, ichich is produc- ing snch grand results, is not luell employ ed7 To what more noble object can it be applied, than that of sending the Gospel, with its ten thousand attendant blessings, to a number of nations, and to millions of people? — in doing for the ancestors of generations who shall live a thousand years hence, what was done for our ancestors a thousand years ago? The enterprise is certainly feasible; for similar enterpris- es have been achieved Were not our progenitors pagans — barbarous pagans? And were they not such, long after the Apostles had left the world, and long after miracles had ceased? By what means, tben, were they converted to the Christian faith? Was their conversion the spon- taneous result of their own reflections? Were they christianized by philosophers? Was the grand effect produced by farmers and mechan- ics, acting without the contemporaneous aid of religious truth? No such thing. Philosophical wisdom had no agency in those changes; and the arts were, in most cases, introduced subsequently to the Gos- pel. The nations were christianized, and, in fact, civilized, by means of MISSIONARY EFFORTS. France, Germany, Russia, Denmark, and Great Britain, are indebted to missionaries, to foreign missionaries, for the blessings of the Gospel By means of such efforts, more fee- ble than those of the present day, and made under circumstances far less advantageous; and by means of such missionaries, not half so uell sustained by the churches of those times; — by means of such efforts and such agents w-ere the barbarous nations of Europe, and our ances- tors among them, won over to a Christian profession. Why, then, should modern attempts to convert barbarous pagans to the Christian faith, be thought visionary? The experiment has been often tried, and has often succeeded. Unbelief need not wait for future events to re- move its doubts. IVIissions to heathen nations, are as old as the Chris- tian religion. The Gospel has always been propagated by means of them. Every cliiLirch established by the Apostles, out of Judea, and every Gentile nation and tribe, which has acknowledged Jesus Christ to be the Messiah, is an undeniable proof of the feasibility of attempts made to evangelize the heathen; — of the feasibility of the heavenly en- terprize, in which the American churches are engaged. Let the enter- prizc, then, be prosecuted, — fearlessl}', perseveringly, systematically, and with ever increasing energy! iicccnt IntcUiBcuce. MISSION AT BOMBAY. 1«0M the joint letter of t!-.e niissionai-ies dated Jan. 6, 1823, we make the laMowing extracts, which will be acceptable to our readers. 1 Method of preaching the Gospel. We ftill contintie our usual method of addres-sins: the Gospe> to tlie jieople, by the way side, in the field, at (lair hou.'^e.', and ill their asfenjblies, as we meet with ti.ein on going out for the purpose daily. Be- sides (his, we avail ourseives of opporluni- Mission at Bombay: — Joint Letter of the Missionaries. ties, which we esteem suitable, of making; regular appointments, in various places; sometimes weekly, sometimes daily, and sometimes twice a day, according to our ability and the prospect of collecting the people. Our method of conducting these meetings is various, according to the cir- cumstances of the hearers. We some- times commence and close by singing and prayer. Sometimes we deliver written discourses. At others, we read and ex- plain, and endeavor to applj', the Scrip- tures; and, often, after reading a portion of Scripture, we address the people ea:/em- pore, from some particular text. The num- ber of hearers is various, from ten individ- uals to two or three hundred. Some per- sons of every class are occasionally' present. Sometimes the stillness and attention al- most or quite equal that of an assembly in our native countrj'; and sometimes there is conversation and confusion, opposition, re- sentment, reviling, and blasphemy. And though we see much to discourage expecta- tion from human means alone, yet we see nothing which leads us to think a general and powerful effnsion of the Divine Spirit impossible or improbable. We see noth- ing, which proves in the least, that such a blessing will be long delayed. Nor can we exhibit any positive evidence that it will soon be granted. It is not for us to know the times and seasons, which our Heavenly Father has put in his own power. But the more extensively we declare the Gospel, and the greater the increase of the knowl- edge Of it among those who have heard it most, the stronger are our hopes that it will prove saving. And we think we dis- cern some favorable symptoms; none infal- lible indeed; but some, which we think we should mention with gratitude to Him, who holds the hearts of all men in his hands. Various Encouragemcnlx. The Jews in this region, though they are not numerous, naturally excite much of our interest and compassion. Our JeAv- ! ish school tearliers, and some others of} that people with whom we are acquainted, i have manifested an encouraging attention, i and a degree of impression in favor of the i truth, whicii we cannot but hope M-ill soon break through the fear of man and be open- ' ly avowed, ^.^'e have similar but stronger ■ hopes, in regard to our Jewish superintend- j ent nf schcols. He expresses a specula- | tive conviction of the truth of the Christian i religion; and also, at times, manifests a considerable dtgree of concern for his soul. | One of our Jewish school teachers, after ' reading, in company with him and several i other Jev,s, from our tracts written for them, said so much in favor of the Chris- I: Jau, tian religion, as to subject himself to a fine imposed by his people. There are also some Hindoos, who manifest a rather in- creased attention; and, to a considerable extent, give evidence of a speculative con- viction of the truth. Seo do, also, a few Mussulmans and more Catholics. Some of the latter have manifested a determina- tion to read the Scriptures, at all events. Others, indeed, some of every class Hin- doos, Catholics, Mussulmans, and Jews, manifest a determined and settled opposi- tion to the Gospel. But kw are so much opposed as to prevent their receiving occa- sional instruction and admonition. We trust, therefore, that our Christian friends, who know the power and ways of God, will neither faint nor fear; but en- courage themselves in Him, and persever- ingly jeek his blessing, on the work of our hands. Inlernal stale of the Mission. As to our own spiritual state, which is no trifling criterion of our hopes, we con- fess we have much to lament; and feeling this, we have commenced a monthly fast, on the same day as that observed by our brethren in Ceylon. These seasons we have found precious, and we trust the}' will be found profitable, by contributing to prepare us to witness displays of divine power among the people, and to keep us nearer our precious Savior. We cherish the hope that, through divine grace alone, we shall still be made to rejoice, according- to the days wherein we have been afflicted, and the years in which we have seen evil. But, however this may be, we will endea- vor, in regard to our own mission, to con- fide in the divine wisdom and goodness; and, in regard to others, we will ever re- joice and praise the Lord, for the blessings which rest oti them, and for the effusions of the Holy Spirit in our native land, as well as for all the success divinely vouchsafed towards every institution formed to pro- mote the cause of Christ. Ey all events, distant or near, v/hich favor that cause, we feel ourselves refreshed and blessed; and, believing it to be essential to our holy re- ligion, to possess and exhibit a spirit of uni- versal benevolence, we take the present opportunity of declaring ourselves, united- ly and individually, deeply interested in the prosperity of all societies, that seek the promotion of peace and the complete abo- lition of war. May they all prove greatly instrumental in establishing that kingdom, which is to extend over the whole earth, and which consists in peace and love. To the foregoing account, which is given by all the missionaiies, it is deemed proper to 1824, Mission at Bombay: — Letter from Mr. J^ichols. subjoin the following statements, drawn from a letter of Mr. Nichols to the Corresponding Secretary, dated June 30, 1822. I have had no serious indisposition, since ray return to my station; and though my former strength has never been recovered, j yet I have been enabled to attend to the various duties of the mission with much satisfaction. I can say with truth, that no part of my missionary life has been more pleasant, or more encouraging. In obedi- ence to the adnonitions of medical friends, I have not passed my time in so sedentary a manner, as I was accustomed to do. I found by sad experience, that I could not sit all day in reading native books, translating, &c. Of course I have been out more among the people, seeking op- portunities to communicate to them the blessed Gespel: and, in this respect, I have been much fnvored. I have greatly incrertsed my acquaintance with the hea- then in this large town, and populous vi- cinity. This I conceive to be a matter of great importance. The heathen, in general, are | not likely to be much affected by what j they hear from a missionary, whom they have never seen before, and may never see again; of whose circumstances and feelings j they have no knowledge, and whom they j suppose to be equally ignorant of theirs, j By their habits, manners, prejudices, and i language, the heathen are at first separated \ from us by an almost impassable barrier, i But this barrier must be passed, by a series ; of kind attentions and familiar intercourse. ! Light and knowledge must be let intp their \ minds, through the medium of their own reflections, and in the channel of their own habits. Hence I have found it important to begin conversations with this people on worldly subjects; that is, such as affected them most; to sympathize with them in trouble, and to manifest an interest in all that concerns them. If it is important for a minister, in a Christian land, to remove prejudice and create affection on the part of his charge towards himself, it is not less so among a heathen people. To gain an extensive acquaintance requires intercourse every day; an intercourse, which must b& continued for years- liCt a Hindoo, or Mussulman, settle in New York, or Bos- ton. He might be known there, as we are known here, by the distinction of dress, complexion, &c. in a short time; but how long might he reside there, before he could gain a tolerable acquaintance with a con- siderable number of persons? I am happy to say, (and I would do it with humility and gratitude,) that I have been enabled to extend my intercourse and acquaintance durini; the past year, to a large number of people, whom I had not been ab]e to visit before. Many, who were once shy, and cold, and jealous, have been led to free conversations on the Gospel, and on their own false religion. Tannah is a very large and growing town, and, with all the region round about, is wholly given to idolatry. No breath of the Spirit has yet infused life into these dry bones. Yet, I dare not say, that the Spi- rit of God is not working here. I dare not say, that arrows of conviction have not been fixed in many a heart. Certain I am, that many have heard the Gospel frequent- ly and distinctly proclaimed. Often have I returned liome in the evening, after hav- ing been for hours in the high ways and hedges, my heart burning with the ardent hope that God was about doing great things here; and often have I returned with a heavy heart, saying, our hope is lost. But blessed be God, he does not cease to regard us in mercy, though he has not yet given us souls for our hire. We are satisfied with the portion he hai given us, though, like Abraham in Canaan, we have no inheritance except by promise. It will probably be found, — says the Re- port of the Committee, commenting on the preceding notices, — when Christianity comes to prevail in all western India, (as will surely be the case at some future time, and may be the case before the present generation shall have disappeared,) that the instructions of i missionaries, given in the various methods j which they employ, will have excited many I individuals to inquire into the nature of reli- gion, and to seek for a better foundation of their hopes than idolatry and superstition can furnish. The history of the church does not afford any instance of divine truth being clear- ly proposed to the understandings and con- sciences of men, through a long series of years, without producing its appropriate effects in the conversion and sanctifioation of souls. Times of darkness and discouragement have not been unfrequent; and the result of evan- gelical preaching is not always seen immedi- ately; but sooner or later it will be discover- ed and acknowledged, that the testimony of God is not declared in vain. On this unifor- mity of the divine proceedings, — on the com- mand of Christ, the example of the apostles, and the numerous promises of a day of glory to the world, the missionaries and their friends may securely rest, so long as they cheerfully and faithfully discharge their re- spective duties. A reliance on God, as the ii onlv efficient cause of a spiritual renovation. Cherokee Mission:— Tour of Rev. Mr. Butrick. Jak. and as bestowing his grace according to the decisions of unerring wisdom, does not imply, however, that Christians should look with the same emotions upon a moral desert, and up- on a field xuhich the Lord hath blessed. When tokens of the divine favsr are withheld, and nothing but a vast region of spiritual death is spread before the eye, there is peculiar occa- sion for mourning and humiliation before tiod; — for a strict examination, whether the message of salvation is delivered in the man- ner adopted by our Lord and the apostles; and for importunate prayer, that those who act as ambassadors of Chiist to a guilty world may be under the special guidance of the Holy Ghost; and that those who hear may have their hearts opened; by the same divine influence, to receive the truth in love. It should not be felt, that the conversion of the heathen is to rest, so far as human instru- mentality is concerned, upon missionaries alone. Every friend of Christ should take a share, not only in furnishing the resources by which the work is carried on externally, but in bearing upon his heart the burden of a world sinking under the weight of sin, — a world exposed lo perdition, even now experi- encing God's displeasure, and yet madly re- jecting the salvation of the Gospel, which is so freely and invitingly proposed to all. MISSION AMONG THE CHEROKEES. TOUR or KEV. MR. BUTRICK. During the last winter, Mr. Butrick pene- trated further into the northeast parts of the Cherokee nation, than he had ever been be- fore. We shall now give several extracts from the journal, which he kept during this tour, and in which there are some interesting descriptions of the country and its inhabi- tants. Tuesday, Feb. 4, 1823. Left Taloney in company with brother Thomas Ba?sel, interpreter, and brother David Sanders, who is our guide to J^Ioxmlnin Town, where we have an ajjpointment for meet- ins;. Rode over a mountainous region fif- teen or twenty miles, — and called at the Rabbit's. He is the head chief of Moun- tain Town and brother to the Creek inter- preter. He received us with peculiar kind- ness and attention. Spent the evening in sinking Cherokee hymns, conversing on the oreat concerns of religion, &zc. Brother Thomas prayed in hi? own langna'^e. A number of the neighbors came, 'and spent the evening with us. The chief thinks they should all believe, if they could have the Gospel explained to their understand- ing. At Ta-go-i, where Thomas had many rel- atives, they spent two or three days. During this time they had much pleasing intercourse with the people. The following incident is related - Sabbath 9. The chiefs desired me to read a letter from Mr. Hicks relative to their land. I took the oppoiiunity of ex- plaining [he nature and design of the Holy Sabbatjj, and requested them to wait till evening, which they agreed to do. Brother Thomas, when speaking of the Sabbath, told them, that Christians dressed in clean clothes, on that day. The old chief, (he is probably eighty or ninety years ohi) re- plied that he would dress himself. He ac- cordingly went out and soon returned ^vith a clean white hunting frock, a hat with a large silver band round it, — wide silver bands round his arms, a large silver crescent in his bosom, and below it a silver medal, given him by the President, k.c. saluting us as a chief from a grea^ dis- tance. Monday, 10. The Rising Fawn and our guide from Board Town came. The R,ising Fawn ts a principal chief in this part of the countr3-, and a distinguished speaker in the national council. He seems determined to follow the directions of the Bible. He wished me to state some time when we would come again, promising to accompa- ny us from Turnip Town. In this place are many inhabitants, full Cherokees; and none, that I know of, able to speak or un- derstand English. O will the Lord re- member them and by some means bring them to a knowledge of his great salvation. After breakfast, in company with brother Thomas's uncle, and our friend from Board Town, we set out for the mission station in the Valley Towns, where we arrived a little after dark, having passed through a most mountainous region. A little before sunset, being on high land, we had a clear view of the surrounding coun- try; but the sublimity, the grandeur, the beauty of the scene I can never express. Before, behind, and on either side, were mountains above mountains, peak above peak, rising almost to the clouds. The mission here mentioned is under the care of the Baptist Board of Foreign Mis- sions; and by the members of it Mr. B. was received with grc;it kindness and cordialit)-. At their rtquest he visited the schools and 1S2-I. Cherokee Mk&ion:—TuW- of Rev. Mr. Butnek. both he and Thomas Basscl addressefl the pupils. Messrs. Roberts and Jones are ihc missionaries. They advised Mr. Hntiiok to jiroceed still furlhei- tii\v;ird Uk' northeast, for the purjiose of visitiny; some s^^luded villages, and requested one of llieir pupils lo go as a companion and guide, 'i'he youth i-lieerfully consented, ilis n.ime was Suti. lise first day, the travellers went about twenty miles lo IiOiif^ 'J'oxoH, where they ttaid over niglit. I'lic following is an account of thoir nex't d;ty's journey. Tuesday, 18. Soon in tlie morning vve set oft' for Otler Town where Soli's father lives. We left an appointment, iiovvever, to he here a2:aiii on Thursday. We soon began to ascend a most difticult mountain. We were aboiit two hours nscendinic it, and much of the time were climbing a very sleep a.'icent. Sometimes to gft round a peak on the ridge, we were obliged to go on the side, where it seemed impos.sihle for a horse to stand 1 found it enough for me to take care of myself, and committed the little poney to the care of Seti, I went forward with trembling stejis, sometimes crawling on my hands and feet, afraid to look to the right hand or to the left, or think much of our situation. When I looked forward I was alarmed again and again, by mountains above mountains rising to an astonishing height, ^vhich we liad still to pass over. I thought of going back, but the text for the day came to m^- rnind, viz.; ''Thou shalt go to all that I shall send thee; and whatsoever I conmraiid thee, thou shalt speak."''' And further I thought it impossible for the horses to turn about where we then were. At last the Lord brought us in safelj', awd Tvith joy, to the top of the mountain. Here I had anticipat- f d ->th sid"^.?, should render me incapable of asc-ending the peaks .•till before me; but on the top, I found no rest for the soles of my feet. I durst not stop to take a fair survey of the countrj". We therefore hastened our way down through the snow i^erhaps a foot d'rep, though at the bottom on the south side the ground was warm and dry; and, in abi^nt three hours from the time wc first came to the mountain, through tJie kindness of God we found ourselves safe at (lie bottoni, in a region wliere tlie Gospel had doubtless been forever unknown. We called on the chief and proposed a meeting. He appointed it (o-iuori-o*^- about noon at the council liouse. We (iicn rude about six miles to Soli's father's, having Travelled about twenty miles. Some of VOL. X\-. i\ii: neighbors came and spent (he evening witli us. We improved (he (ime in singing, prayer, and conversation on the great doc- (rines of religion. Wednesday, 19. Spent (he mrirning in conversation with Soti's father, a very old man. After breakfast vve all kneeled before our common Lord, (o implore hi' Ijlessing, and then set off for the counrii hon!=e about six miles distant. The road being bad, and our horses fatigued, we concluded to vvalk, being accompanied bj- our dear Cherokee friends. About fifty men besides some women and chiMren as- sembled. After prayer and singing, broiher Thonias gave them a short account of Christians at the north, their method o;' raising money, making; c'othes, Szc. for tin- suj)poi't ol' schools, tc. lie al=o sta(ed (he coa(en(s of a letter from Mr. Hicks. Aftcv this I spoke of the Bible, as being the only light to guide us in safety through tljis world. I dwelt particularly on the way of salvation, pointed cut in the Bible, tluoug'i our divirie Lord and Savior. I told them of his coming into the world, his character, miracles, sufferings, death, resurrection, ascension, invi(a(ion to sinnersf Szc. and of !iis ability and willingness to save all who come to him. Afu-r this we sung, and payed, and took our leave cf the a.s- sembl^f. Before we left th.cm, how- ever, they wished to know when we would come agi'.in, stating that they needed some one to tell them often of tiiese great truths, and cxprcs.^ed much gratitude for our present visit. V/e returned to Soti's father's and spent tiie evening in conversa- tion, singing, &c. Wb attended prayer rs usual, but Soti, who appears really serious, and inquiring after Go.d, wished us to pray again. O how dear these poor people seemed to me. I often wept at the thought of leaving (hem exposed to all tlie wiles of Satan with no one to guide them to the fold of Jesus. This town lies near tlie line of North Carolina; is almost entirely surrounded by mountains; contains from one to two hun- dred families,, and but one individual, that I know of, able to sneak English. After breakfast, and after cornmending this deal' family and people to God by prayer, we set off for Long Town. We returned a dif- ferent v.ay from tl at we came, in ordrr to visit J. Arch's friends, and also to cross the rnmintain. at a place where it is not so high, th( ugn steeper for a short distance. About 10 o'clock we arrived at brother .\ Arch's mother's, where we founrl his brother, un- clt ', sisters, c^c. assenibled to meet us ac- cording to previous arrangement. Hera we hud a precious interview with these dear people; and after dinner, having spent about (wo hours wi(li (hem, we set out for Long Town. The mountain, and tlie path 10 Cherokee Mission: — Tour of Rev. Mr. Butrick. Jan. generally, were very bad, so that we did not arrive at the place where we had ap- pointed a meeting, until near sun set. Many of the people had returned home. The chiefs and a iaw others wer"" yet wait- ing. I told the chiefs I would meet them the next morning. S-orae of the people, however, thought the meeting was to be that nighf; and a numerous ass-embly met at the council house, and about 9 o'clock sen-t for me. I told them, that by an ar- rangement with the chiefs, I was to meet them the next morning. Brother Thomas a«d Soti went with them, and sptnt a good part of the night in talking, &c. In the morning before sunrise, they sent again for me to come. I accordingly went, and found |>erbaps 200 people assembled, and fifte-en or twenty young women or girls engaged in a dance. Their appearance was neat, their dress good; but what a dif- ference would religion make, in all their feelings and be-liavior. Soon their music ceased, and all was still. After singing and prayer, I spoke to them in substance, nearly as yesterday, at Otter Town. They heard with the utmost atten- tion; and were endeared to me more and more. After an address of perhaps an hour and a half, and commending them again to God, we took an affectionate leave. The men and boys, and many of the wo- mea and girls, came and shook hands with us; after which the old chief, with a distin- guishing dress and appearance, arose and spoke at some length, thanking us for our kindness in visiting them, k,c. He then shpok hands, and thus we took our leave of this dear people. 1 saw none in the assem- l)ly who were not full Cherokees, and none w€re able to understand English. This town is near the head of the valley rivev. Friday, 21. Rode down the river ten or twelve miles to Tellico; called on the chief and proposed a meeting. He ap- pointed this evening at the council house, and immediately sent messengers to give information. About dark we went to the place appointed. The people continued coming, till after 9 o'clock. VVe then com- menced meeting, having, I should judge, near 200 hearers. As they were ignorant of the first jirinciples of religion, I thought best to go over nearly the same ground as ID Otter and Long Towns. They seemed attentive to all I said. Oar meeting con- tinued about an hoTjr and a lialf. We then took leave of these deaf people, a little be- fore 11 o'clock, and returned to the chief's. O may the Lord be with them, and fix his Ward in their hearts, as a nail va a sure place, and may their souls be saved in the last great day. Saturday, 22. Soon in the morning re- turned to our dear brethren in the mission. During this tour I have seen hundreds of Indians, and but two who could talk Eng- lish; and those were partly educated in white families. Spent the afternoon and evening with our dear Christian friends and the children of the schools. On the following Tuesday, Mr. Butrick, in company with the Baptist missionaries, visit- ed another Indian village, ten or tweWe miles h-oin the station; and soon afterwards returned to BrainertI, through a part of Tennessee. The valley towns are situated on the head waters of the Hiwassee, near the dividing line between North Carolina and Georgia, and not far from the upper corner of South Carolina. The Baptist mission has been established there for several years. The following description of eligible place; for the establishment of local schools was drawn by jVIr. Butrick, in the course of the year past, after a better acquaintance with aJj parts of the (Cherokee country, than any other of the missionaries has been able to gain. As I was riding from Hightowerto Talo- ney, I reflected on the most suitable places for local schools. My feelings would lead me to place Tsi- yo-he^ or Otter Toivn., first. This town is about 100 miles N. E. from Ttiloney; joining North Carolina. It is fenced in by almost impassable mountains; but contains a beau- tiful tract of land, sutficient to support a great number of inhabitants. It contains, I think, between one and two hundred families. These dear people, in general full Cherokees, End ignorarvt of the English language, are in a very destitute and affect- ing situation. Their white neighbors, in North-Carolina, are hostile to them. And further, the old chief expressed a public and earnest desire to have some one teach them constantly the great things of religion. This town is thirty or forty miles N. E. from the Baptist mission. Almost all the relatives of our dear brother John Arch live in that place. One or two large towns over the mountain might also be benefitted by the instruction. 2. Ta-gn-e..^ twenty- five or thirty miles this side of the Baptist Mission and about forty miles N. E. from Taloney. Here are two large towns, Ta-go-e and Hemp-town, so situated that both might be accommodat- ed by one school. These poor people are in a miserable situation. They have no blacksmith nearer, I believe, than Taloney or the Baptist Mission; unless the settle- ments in Georgia may be a little nearer. A poor man, while we were there, broke his axe, and went with us on foot to the Bap- tist mission to get it mended. This towti lies on a most beautiful river of the same name; but called Amo-yi after it passes 1824. Description of J^'atural Curiosities. 11 through the mountain to its junction with , the Hiwassee, a little above y their proximity to a school. 6. Turkey-Town^ bounded on one side by .-Vlabama and on anotlier by tlie Creek line, about twenty or twenty-five niiles from the Creek settlements, containing many inhabitants, and a most beautiful tract of land, liere the Palh-kiUer, the Soot, who is Creek interpreter, and many other chiefs, live. Here we could have fre- quent intercourse with the Creeks, and, by means of the Boot, give them much reli- gious instruction. The Boot, though a Cherokee, is yet one of the Chiefs of the Creek nation; attends their councils; and lias great influence ^vith the people. He is frequently visited by the chiefs and hunters of that nation, with whom we could con- Terse and thus spread the knowledge of di- vine things through that dark land. 7. Frog-town, or, as generally called, grooms-town. 8. Jlwmuchce, fifteen miles west of fiouth from Mr. Hick's, on the path leading to Turnip Mountain. I mention this place, on account of the great anxiety of the peo- ple last spring to have a school. There are ten or twelve families, and a beautiful tract of land. 9. tMouse-Toivn, or Bushey-head's set- tlement. This is a very important place, though not in as entire darkness as the others. 10. Spring Town, on the north side of the Hiwassee river, fifteen or twenty miles above Columbus. From a summary of Mr. Butrick's labors, during a part of tlie year p;ist, it appears, that lie travelled about 2000 miles in the Cliero':ee country, and held about one hundred and fifty meetings with the people. At these meetings he either preached oi' expounded some portion of Scripture; or stated and explained some of the leading doctrines of the Bible; or repeated the history of our Lord's suft'ei'ings and resur- rec'JOD. He found the natives peculiarly at- tentive, and in no case was he inteiTOpted by improper conduct. He visited eight large vil- lages, where th.e Gospel had never baen heard before. In iiis opinion, two evangelists miglit be well employed in that part of the nation' which extends from Otter To-^un to High- toxver, one liundred aud thirty-five miles, in a southwesterly direction, and from th-e Chero- kee eastern line to Voosaivaytee, about sixty miles. This territory ccntaius more ihau half the Cherokee populaiion. Mr. Butrick''s dtscriplionof J^atural Curi- osities on the Lookout Mountain. We place the following extracts from Mr, Butrlck's journal by themselves, for the sake of a connected view of the curiosities, which he has described. Saturday, Aug. 28. In company with Mr. Chamberlain, I ascended the Lookout Mountain, to visit a citadel of rocks, This is just at the top of the mountain, and is composed of rocks as high as houses of one, two, or three stories. It is so situated as to atford streets and lanes, and to form many convenient shelters from the heat, rain, and wind. Especially we noticed one apart- ment, twelve feet by fifteen, and six feet high in the highest place, arched over head, and walled on each side, by solid rock; ex- cept an opening for a door, and one or two places ia the corners, which would serve for chimneys. Thus natural fortress was for- merly inhabited by the Creeks. We saw where they hung thtir meat, and where they prepared their lodgings- Here, alter view- ing for a moment the wonders of Omnipo- tence, being retired from all the world, we bowed with adoratign belbre Him, whose favor is compared to the shadow of a great rock in a weary land. In the afternoon we exploreil a number of caves. The first we entered by a steej) descent of eight or ten feet, through a small apertore. We then came to a large cavity, whieh extended to the right and left. VVe first examined tlie cavern on the left hand, which extended a number of rods. This was beautifully ornamented with petrifac- tions. Here were shelves, benches, &c. su|>ported, apparently, by studs and braces above and below, and some richly orna- ; niented with various articles of furniture. ! Here, also, our attention ^vas caught by curious petrifactions, which we could al- most imagine to be a diminutive race of 1 people standing around us in profound si- j Ilucc, as if struck dumb by the rash intru- ! si'in of strangi'rs. 12 Dcicrifition of jValural Cimositie^. Jan. After gratiCjing our curiosity in this secret abode of wonder?, ue rctniiied and })>irstied our subtirranean cour.-e to the right. Here we had a more beautiful and grand prospect than before. We found ourgelves, not iu a dark and dreary cavern, but in a richly ornamentetl mansion, adorn- f d as by the cunning hands of the artist. Tables, settees, shelves, and a dwarfish race, with various ornaments lianginc: from the roof, continually excited new admira- tion. After proceeding a few rods, we came to a small passage leading to another apart- ment, of whicii I will not attempt a de- scription. "Great and niarvellous are thy woi-ks.* ( tin. decoction, and having librrt}^ to ap])ly to the chosen men for more, any time within the seven days. When the seven days are passed, all meet again, and the same cere- monies are observed. The Conjurer hav- ing, in the mean time, provided a fresh supply of medicine, and made it efficacious by fasting. In the morning having drank again freely and washed, the Conjurer [)ronounces \\ them proof against the iirevailmg disease. ! He then gives them a short talk, in which j he tells how many will die in such a time, h and then all return to their homes feeling j; quite secure. The Conjurer takes, as a reward for his labors, the skins of the deer, and a string of white beads from every family, who sliare the benefit of his ser- I vices. If, in spite of all (his labor and toil, the disease continues to prevail, a very trilling reason satisfies the deluded multitude. The reason assigned for their ill success here last spring, when the measles prevailed, was, that missionaries had come into (his country. SPEECH OF AN ACEH 1^'DIAJV CHIEF. The Indians have no ncwspnpers. It is hence no more than just, that they tlioidd some- times bo allowed to spenk for themselves, through the journals of other nations. We therefore give a place in our work to a recent speech of a venerable chief in one of the south-western tribes. As will readily be per- ceived, it was occasioned by the late ncgocia- il tions for the cession of some part of their \ teri'itoiy, lying on this side of the Mississippi ' to the United States. This afternoon the old King, came to ' make us a visit. After calling for an inter- I preter he began to rekte, Avitb apparent re- serve, some of the decisions of the lato Council against disjiosing of tlieir laud. , But, in a little time, he became quite free. ■ and told us plainly, that he wvas afraid of the : white people, and distressed for his child- \ ren, (meaning the people of his nation.) He desired to live here while he lives; yet, as he had but liltla time to stay, it was not much matter on his own account. Hut he was night and day grieved for his children, wliom he should leave behind, lest the ' white people would not give them power ! to live, and lest they should be driven from ' the earth. We endeavored to soothe tl-ie old man, by mentioning some things, which we thought calculated to insjiire a confidence, in the government of the United States, particularly in their father (hv rn->=idonl; and to show, (hut he felt 14 Jiighih Rcjiori of the American Education Society. Jan- toward them as his children, . uu u ,,.,„ ,? einia, for instance, there is a iiopulation of than the receipts ot the same in 1B19. At m *' ' , ,,^,, ,^„ r ^ \, . ^^ iidniiic I t- t.„,^o+ ^.\,\r.U K=.c more than 1,(K)0,(jQO of souls, and only 2S the same time, this statement, wnicli has ' ' ' ■' already been exhibited in several of the | Eptsoopal, and 63 Presbyterian ministers. To reli^riotis papers, has not produced the ef- !l darken the pictiu-e, the Report takes a pro- feet, which it was fondly hoped it would, j spective view of our increasing populationj and increasing deficiency of moral means, till Expenses of Beneficiaries. FnoM the statements in the Appendix, rela- tive to the expenses of the beneficiaries of the Society in several of the col leges, we have pre- pared the fallowing tabular view. It gives only the average expenditure of each beneficiary. Colleges. .i. - J* .2 ~ "S^ ■5; ;;;^ s ^ 1 1§ ~ •J Uarimuiitli, Middlebury, Union, Williams, Amhci-st, Yale. IJruwn, IlSi-vrfvd, 11,38' 1,22 1,47 1,20 1,05 1,65' 1,26 1,93 31,')3 20,00 31,97 24,14 prat. 20,75 15,62 35,10 16.73 12,44 27,40 16,4a 11,10 29,12 23,48 32,76 32,38112,42 18,51 7,40 45,S7 9,63 57,721 12,33 24,42 26,57 20,28 49.71 i3,2'3 9,05 28,54 10,89 le.lOil 3,14 14,99 18,63 10,15 7,56 23.06124,73 151,07 106,22 200,06 101,71 112,92 180.16 151,03 251,55 we are almost ready to predict the general previilence of heatlienism, in the twentieth century, rather tlian of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. One would think the present want of the nunistry in our country, — to s.iy notliing of other countries, — enough, when reiterated, as it has been, from every quarter, to wake from the deepest sleep all who possess a single spark of love for God or man. jVumber of young men ivho have t>een pat- ronized by Education Societies. But what prospect is there of supplying these hundreds of desolate vineyards witit men to cultivate them? The Report ex- hibits the number of students, which have already been received under the pat:-onage of our Education Sncietip": 16 Vievo of Colleges. ..■.,.-Sjieech of John Bacon., Esq- Maine Eianc!i of American Education Society, - 13 Union Ecluealion Society, N. H. and Vt. - - 14 North West Branch of Amer. Education So. - 42 Massachusetts Benev. Education Society, - 14 Massachusetts Baptist Education Society, - - IS AVorccstt V and Hampshire Co. Ed. Soc's. unknoxm. Connecticut Education Society, -. - morethaji40 Presbyterian Education Society, New York, - 102 Baptist Ediu-.ttiou Society, New York, - - -32 Philadelphia Education Society, - - - 35 American Education Society, . . - . 414 ■\Vhole number as stated above, - - - - 721 Froin the Apenchx, we extract tlic follow- ing view of the Colleges in September 1823, <3onsi(lerabl_v abridjjed. •H ) "S g s ;2 t^ a; » c 3 '■S. 'S^ c u ■-5 ^ 5^ ■^ --» ;^ S: :a b. u 2- Vale Coi.cgt, Connecticut, 373,115 13iOi73 30 23 Harvard University, Ms. 302 9 1740 3^ 4 4 Union, New York, 234 65 1820 67 25 17 Transy'.vania Univei-sity, Ken. 221 16 32 Nortli Carolina University, 160 6 Brown Universitj', R. I. 155 3011820 28 15 10 Dartmouth, New Hampshire, 13? 63 1821 j34 32 21 Nassau Hall, New -Jei-sey, 127 18 1321 ,67 25 17 Columbia, New York, 123 (29 Bowdoin, Maine. 120 20 isn 31 5 6 South Carolina College, 120 Georgia Univei-sity, 120 8' 21 2 Hamilton, New York, 107 45 1820'34i 8 18 Ham. Sidney. Virginia, 104 24 1822 14; 6 Jefferson, Pennsylvania, lOv. 23 15, Amhei-st, Massachusetts, 98 SO 13231 41 31 4 Jliddlebuiy, Veriiiont, 87 53 lS21il8'15lll Williams, Massachusetts, 78 3911819 7 4 3 Dickinson, Pennsylvania, 75 40 19 17 Ohio University. 70 Columbian, Dist. Columbia, 62 18|_... Washington. Virginia. 60 1822 Greenville, Tennessee, 50 Vermont University, 42 10 8 2 8 AVaten-ille, Maine, 21 11 3 3 Western Un-iversity, Peun. 15 3 3 ,163 703 546.163.173 There are Religion? or Benevolent Soci- eties, in Bowdoin, Miridlebury, Williams, Brown, Hamilton and Princeton. There are Bible and Tract Societies, in Dartmouth, Yale, Union and Princeton. There are Societies of Inquiry respecting Missions, in Dartmouth, MiddJehury, Wil- liams, Amherst, and Yale Colleges; and in Vermont University. The Sabbath Morning Concert of prayer for the Colleges, is observed in Bowdoin, Dartmouth, Middlebury, Williams, Am- herst, Yale and Hamilton Colleges; and in \'ermont and Brown Universities. There are Classical Libraries for indigent students in Bowdoin, Dartmouth, Middle- bury, Williams, Amherst, Yale, Union, Hamilton and Princeton Colleges; and in Harvard and Brown Universities. Through the influence of Revivals and Education Societies, at least three hun- dred and fifty pious young men in our Theological Seminaries; seven hundred and eight, in our Colleges; and more than two hundred, in our Academies; amount- ing to twelve hundred and fifty eight, are pursuing their studies, who will ])robably become ministers of the Gospel; — which is a greater number than were educated for the ministry in thirty years previous to 1810. '^%z ^tjSjeiionarg Cauise. Speech of John Bacon, Esq. at (he Anni- versary of the Wesleyan Mission- ary Satiety, J\Iay 5, 1823. I BE(} to apologize for commencing with a personal allusion to myself; but repeated ill- ness lately, antl much medicine, have so de- spoiled me of the few nerves which I once possessed, that, were it not for a promise given, I should plead to be excused, as unfit to address this vast assembly. I thought it best to mention this, in order to secui-e yout" indulgence, if I should be obliged to stop short and resume my seat; in which case, 1 hope you will accept the will for the deed. However, I am happy that in that blessed work, and that glorious contest, in which we are engaged in this day of unexampled Chris- tian exertion, 'the race is not' esclu>ively 'to the swift, nor the battle to the strong.' In- deed, on finding that your muster of auxiliary forces to-day included so humble an individual as myself, I conjectured that our worthy com- mander in [he Chair was about, for once, to ilispfiise with the usual mode of warfare, and to try, like Gitleon of old, what he could ef- fect merely with his pitchers and lamps. The li story of Gideon by the by, 1 have been ' thinking, is fraught with encouragement for us all in our confl cts, at home and abroad, vvith the forces of infidelity, superstition, and blas- phemy. If the Lord of Hosts be with us, then slhall a mere 'cake of barley bread,' tiim- \ bling into the hosts of our enemies, smile their tents and put their army to flight. If ; this be encouragement for the feeblest in- strument among us, with what cheerful confi- I dence may it be said to such an one as our leader on the present occasion, as the angel did to Gideon, "Go on and prosper" in this • transcendently iraportaut work, ''for ihe Lord is with thee, thou miglity man of valor." '• This I say, not merely to your Chairman, but to all your Missionaries and preachers, j and to your society in general; and I say it ; with double pleasure, as being myself, by ed- ■ ucHtiou and attachment, a member of the ; Church of England. I Wesleyans, I am aware, are not to be ac- ' counted dissenters; yet there is evidently a i shade of distinctioti between you and iis i Churchfolks of a more inflexible description, ' — at least, suflicient to authorize my saying i that you are, perhaps, of Paul, and we of i A'pollos. — Well, sir, let it be so, I have no ; d.aibt, if Paul had taken the Chair at a Mis- ; sionaiy meeting, (and I am fur from being sure lltat he never did,} tiie disciples of Ap- I 1824. Sjicech of John Bacon, Esq. 17 OLI.03, I will answer for it, would very cheer- rally have filled up half liis plalform, and wuuld have joined, con amore, in all liis mo- tions and resolutioiis for dissemiualing the everlasting Gospel, wheresoever an(i hy whomsoever it might have been preached. And I say, Sir, let a salutary shame and eon- • iision of face cover that professing Christian wiio cannot rejoice in the si)read of the Ue- DKE.MEn's kingdom, unhss it be effected by means of v, hat iie may consider to be his own religious denomination. — Not so with our coramon Loi'd and .\i aster: — no sectarian spirit contracted llie benevolence tliat glowad within his sacred breast: He came, indeed, to his own; but, as ids own received hin\ not, what would have been our condition at the present moraent, if he had said, 'From henceforth, as the Jews have no dealings with the Saraavitaub, neither will 1 concern my- self with the spiritual wants and calamities of the Gentile world!' Does any one com- plain to us who are Episcopalians in this as- sembly, and say, in language similar to that acldressed to iVlosES, — 'I'hese Wesleyan Christians are appointing Missionaries, and yiofthtsying in the camp: let us foibid them, lor tliey follow not in all respects with usP' I can answer for myself and n\) brethren of the Church here present, that we should one and all spontaneousf. txclaim as Moses did. 'Enviest thou foi' oui- sak.es? would to Goij that all the IjOKd's people were prophets, and that he would put his SriJiiT upon them.' These feelings, on our part, are due to our Christian Brethren, of" other denominations, as their liberality in these matters towards the Church has ever been conspicuous. I frankly confess that I have known certain Churchmen who have had their hesitations respecting Dissenting Societies; but 1 never met with a Dissenter who did not wish well to every Christian Society connected with the Church. In fairness, however, I should add, that tlie Churchmen I liave referred to, have generally objected to all Christian Socie ties (o7(e, perhaps, alone excepted) Uelonging to as well as distinct from the Church. But of those who are in my estimation Church- men in deed and in truth, — that is, Cluircli- men paying defei'ence, not merely to the for- malities, but to the vital injunctions of their Vrayer-Books, I do not know one w ho would not say, ' So that Ckiiist be preacheil, — by ^^homsoever, — therein I do rej'iice, jea, and I will rejoice.' Having touched on these points, I may, peihaps, be allowed to refer to the formation of a Church Missionaiy Association, lately, in the place where 1 at present reside, not a doz- en laihs from town. It so happens that we have no less than five Clergymen resident in the place; but they are so possessed with the absurd notion that the Chui-h Missionaiy Society has a seasoning of dissent in its com- l)osition, that we have not been able to ob- tain their concurrence in our object; and this lias prevented many, who plume themselves upon tJieir Churchn)anship, from supporting onr unexceptionable Church Society. Iti con- trast, however, to this confined and jealoifs principle, and to display (he beauty of a tiu- vni,. XX. * ly enlarged and liberal heart, I relate the cir- cumstance, — that one of our kind and zealous Ladies, w ho undertook to canvass the [jlace for subscriptims, called on a pious tratlesman in llie town who is not a Churchman. On enleiing, she said, '1 wait on you. Sir, from the Church Missionary Society lately estab- lished here, because 1 have undertaken lo call at every house in my division; but as I be. lieve you are not a Churchman, I cannot ])re- sume to calculate upon your subscription; and, though we ai-e happy to receive support from any one, I ought not, peiha[>s, to ex- pect it from you; and, therefore, having ful- filled my engMgement by calling, I will now cheerfully take my leave.' 'Stop, .Madam,' said he, 'I cannot suffer you to go away thus. It is true,' he added, 'we have a .Mis- sionary Society of otir own; but when I con- sider how long I have lived in this place, and how little, comparatively, has hern done here in a religious |)oint of view until the forma, tion of your Missionary Society, 1 am truly thankful to Gou for his goothiess; and you shall take the names of my wife and daugli- ter as humble, but cheei-ful contributors.' While he yet spake, 'the springs which were in his head,' (as John Buny.vn says of his Pilgrim while gazing at the cross;) 'the springs which were in Iiis head did send the waters down his cheeks;' and he thus gave evidence of the reality of that Christian prin- ciple which ])ossessed and erdarged his heart. You recollect that our Satjou, after relat- ing ail interesting anecdote respecting a cer- tain benevolent and noble-minded character, added, 'and he was a Samaritan.' In like manner, Ladies and Gentlemen, allow me to say, — Thus and thus, as I have related, did this nobleminded Christian, just referred to, — and he was a IVesleyan. 1 shall not, howev- er, do justice to my story, or to the Cliurch of England, if I do not mention that the La- dy referred to, after receiving the good njan's subscription, said, 'Now, Sir, as you have been so kind and liberal towards our Society, you must allow me to give you a testimony of my good will towards yours.' On whicii she insisted upon his accepting a present from her own purse for the Wesleyan Missionary Society. It is remarkable that an accusation bronght against us by one of the five Clergymen I have referred to, was, that by instituting our Missionary Society, v/e have raised a 'bad spirit' in the place. Now, if what 1 have re- lated as having occurred between this Lady and the Morthy tradesman be an example of tlie bad spirit referred to, it must be one of so peculiar a kind, that I am bad enough myself to wish that the said evil spirit would go and take to himself seven other spirits, by the same rule as bad. and as much worse than himself as he pleases, aud return to dwell amongst us: and I heartily wish that, by the same inverse princi[ile of calculation, our last stale may be a great deal worse than the first. Having thus bet_n engaged in Missionary exertions where we have had to encounter a measure of opposition and dislike, you will easily give credit to my declaration of the pe- culiar pleasure I have felt at the idea of at- tending the present nlecting. 'i'here, 1 said, 3 13 Sjieech of John Bacon, Esq. Jan I shall join an assembly of ray fellow-Chris- tiaris, where we sliali all be of one heart and of one mind. — There the stream, or rather the broad and deep river, of Christian philan- thropy will flow with majestic freedom and rapidity into the fathomless ocean of unre- stricted liberality a/id good-will towards all mankdid. And while thus contemplating the pleasure of being in the society of friends who entertain the same views and feelings witii myself, 1 could not but be elated with the thought, — VVhat a goodly company of Pa- trtarchs, Prophets, and Apostles, we Mis- sionary enthusiasts may fairly contend we be- long to; and who, it would not be difficult to prove, were, in reality, enihusiasls of the very same description with ourselves! Time would fail to refer to a tenth of them; but to instance only an example or two: — Whs it not because the heart of Abraham oveiflovved Avith zf-al for the conversion of all mankind, that the Ai.HiGHTr condescended to cheer him With the animating assurance, 'In thee, and in thy Seed sluill all the families of the earth be blessedi" And what was the chief support of the venerable Jacob while sinking in the arms of deatb.' — Was it not the pro- phetic foresight with which he was favored of that transcendently important event, that, in the royal line of Judaii, the heavenly Sai- lOH should make his appearance; respecting ■whnifl, with joyful, though distiint anticipa- tion, he exclaims, — 'Unto Him shall the ga- thering of the people be?' And as i'or King David, if the assertion of our friends be true, thnt 'Missionary zeal doth make us mad,' know not what lunatic asylnm they would have considered secure for the confi'iement of that enthusiastic Prince; seeins; that noth- ing less would satisfy him than that the light of divine truth should be diffused thioughout the universe, and that every region of the earth should behold the Rkdeemeh's glory. Peace, then, be to the remains, and thanks to the prayers, of those holy saints of old: the whole world stands indebted to them at the present moment; and aurely, of all the na- tions thereof. Great Britain not the least. — What gratitude does it become us to feel, as Christians, as Protestants, and as British sub. jects, on occasion of that sacred festival, — that 'feast of weeks,' if I may so call it, — with which the religious part of the commu- nity are annually favored in our Metropolis at this interesting period. It has doubtless been impossible tor us to look forward to the sea- son, without feelings of the most pleasing an- ticipation, and a measure, probably, of trium- phant joy. But may I express a hope, that although our hearts cannot do otherwise than bnrn within ns while we are thus encouraged and refreshed by the way, yet that our feel- ing may be a chastised and sacred feeling; — not merely the rigings of animi! efferves- cence, — but a feeling which, while we re- joice and triumph, constrains us to gloritV Gon for his kindness towards us, and for the won- derful works which, by our instrnmeniality, he is now performing among the children of men. Dui-ing the past week, I liave f It, as though the Almighty Jehovah, the Gon of the true Israel in this land, were saying to us, as he did to Israel of old, — 'Now go and sanc- tify yourselves, for in the next weekis a holy convocation before the Loud.' — And when we do hold these convocations in a right spir- it, are tliey not privileged seasons indeed.' — enjoyments which, when we have felt and tasted, we justly say, that not the half was told us. Nay, shall I '^o too far if I appeal to many christian friends in this assembly, and ask whether their feelings have not on inese occasions frequyntly resembled those which we lake for granted glowed in the breasts of MosKS, Aarox, Nabad, Ab;hu, and the sev» enty elders of Israel, when, by the divine per- mission, they left the busy camp in the val- ley beneath, and ascended the mount of com- munion, where it is said that, while they ate> and drank, they 'beheld the God of Israel, under whose feet was a paved work resem- bling the sapphire stone, and as it were the body of heaven in its clearness''' Have you not frequently expijrienced upon these 'de- lectable mountains' a fulfilment of the poeti- cal declaration, — Eternal wisdom hath piepar'd A soul-reviving feast; and found it, indeed, a 'feast of fat things, and of wines on the lees well refined."" And while thus regaling yourselves with sacred enjoyments, have you not sometimes had rea- son to trust you were sensible of Jehovah's presence.'' And contemplating that wonderful transformation which has taken place in the moral image of man in various parts of the woild in this day of Gospel light and Mission- ary activity, may we not behold, indisputably, as the b'ldy of heaven in its clearness, the im- age of the otherwise invisible Gon portrayed ui)on the besom of the earth, as certainly as it was repeated in the lucid mirror which blazed beneath his foot, and reflected forth his glory? Blessed be God that these are not merely figurative allusions, with which we may please the fancy, but substantial, indisputable blessings, realized in the happy experience of millions whose faces we shall never see in the flesh, but whose \\\)s are daily blessing God for having put it into the hearts of British Christians, — Churchmen, Independents, Mo- ravians, Baptists, Wesleyans, and others, — to convey to them the knowledge of the Gos- pel; and whose triumphant shouts of praise to redeeming grace we trust, through the same Redemption, will salute our ears, when all the spiritual worshi[)pers of Gon throughout the habitable globe, and from the beginning to the end of time, sh ill have joined the gen- eral assembly and church of the first-born whose names are written in heaven. It may not be amiss to add, that, both in England and Scotland, the efforts to supply the world with Christian instruction, have been the means of augmenting very much, the harmony of different denominations of Christians. Charity for the heathen, rising to the ascendency among the various sects, has presented a great common object, in the pursuit of which they have almost lost sight of the minor points, about which Ihey oner, found leisure to contend. 1824. Donations to the ji. B. €. F. M. 19 Bouations TO THE AMERICAN BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR FOREIGN MISSIONS. Fi-om Nov. 13tfi, to Dec, 12th inclusive. Almond, N. Y. Coll. by Rev. R. Hubbard, 6; Fern. Char. Su. 14 , b) C. Hurlbut, Ksq. Amherst, Ms. Miss. So. Ji' AnilKrsi Acad, for Gerard H. Hallock in Cej Ion, by Mr. F. Har- ringioii, 1 r. Attieburougn, Ms. Fern. Aux. for miss. so. by Miss R. Alien, Tr. Augusta, N. Y. 1st Cong. So. mon. con. by Dea. A. TliO'i'as. Mallston. >'. \'. Fein. Hea. Sch. So. for David Brcuncrd in Ceylon, 15; fur Bimnerd miss. 15; by Miss E. Raymond, Tr. 30 00 Bath, Me. Noi-tli and South Par. mon. con. (one dollar of which for Chapel at Bombay) by Rev. J. W. EUingwood, 23, 25; Fem. liLa. sch. so. for Nancy Eidiigwood in Ceylon, 19 00 16 00 Miss 46 25 J. T. Spragiie, 1 r. bj Uo. 23; Bedford, N. H. Indiv. by Mr. J. F.ench,3; Coll. by Mr. S. A. Worcester, 19,66, 22 66 Belfast, Me. A lad's 's fam. miss, box, by Mr. E. Bond, ■ 1 25 Benson, Vt. For. & domes, miss. So. mem. of the so. & m. f. 36,50; Cent so. 2,50; ch!i. miss, box, 2; Mis. M. Eastoi;, /-"t/f )/am, N. Y. 1; by Mr. J.Clavk, Stc. 42 00 Beverly, Ms. Fem. Wes. mis. so. by Mrs. A. Lo- vett, 50; mon. eon. in third cong. So. by Rev. P. D. Oliphant, 32,94; Fem. Jeus So. for the Jews, 4C; for the Scriptures, 1,50, by do. 124 44 Boston, iMs. United mon. con. for Pal. miss. 52 53 Eight young men of " Old South So." 4th pay. for E. B. IVisner, at BraiiR rd, b) Mr. C. Stoddard, 15; Miss Jeweit, for Greek tracts for ilistrib. 1; children in a small school in Hancock Strtet, 1; Coll. in 2d Methodist chapel in Brcmfield's lane, after addi ess by Mr. D. Brow n, for schools among the Chero- kees, 27,43; Mrs. H. Lee, for do. by do. 5; a friend, 1,50; Mr. Andrew Bradslia« , -d an. pay. for Hannah Franklin Bradshaiv at May hew, 30, SO 93 Boylstun, Ms. Fern, cent so. for West. miss, by Miss E. Andrews, 'Jr. 12 OC Brattleboro, Vt. Mr. D. Carx)enter, by Rev. J. L. Starks, 3 00 Brookline, Ms. Kingsbury So. for sch. at High Tower, Cher. na. by Miss. H. Stebbins, 16 00 Bristol, R. I. Coll. m Rtv. Mr. Mann's Meet- ing house,after address by Mr. D. Brown, forschools among the Cheroktes. 20,46; miss, asso. of ehil.foi West. miss, by Rev. J. Mann, 2; Fem. pniv. So. 2; by do. 24 46 Buffalo, N. \. m'iss .M. Cotton, 5; a friend 1; Be- nev. So .coll. at luon. con. 10, 67. by Mr. A. Bryant, 15 07 Cambridfre, Ms. Coll. at Rev. Doct. Holmes' meetnip; house, for schools among the Chero- kei s, alter an addiess by Mr. D, Brown, 57 64 Camden, N. Y. mon. con. by Uea. A. Thomas, 1 75 Carver, Ms. Hca. friend so. by Mr. E. Collier, 13 00 Charlestown, Ms. Mr. B. Brown, by Mr. D. Brown, 3 00 Charlton, Ms. Fem. cent So. by Ruth Phillips, Tr. 8 11 Chelmsfurd, Ms. From females, for Ma) hew by Mrs. L. Byam, Tr. 12 uO Claremont, N. H. Hea. sch. so.12,25, coll. in :Mrs. A's. sch. for sch. at Elliot, 64 c. by Mary F. Stevens. 12 89 Clinton, N. Y. C. S. Parmerly, Jiin. fored. hea. chil. by Uea. A. Thomas, 50 Coxsackie, N. Y. Ladies 2d an. pay. for Gilbert R. Livingston, by Rev. Dr. Porter, 20 00 Crafisbuvy, Vt. Miss C. Clark, by Mr. T. Tol- man, 1 25 Danbij, N. Y. mon. con. 25; fem. cent so. 20; by Rev. S. Paiker, 45 03 Dennis, Ms. (north Par.) mon. con. by Re\. J. Haven, ' I'; 45 Dorchester, Ms. Coll. in Rev. Dr. Codrnan's meeting house for schools among the Chero- ktes, after address by Mr. D. Brown, 57,43; mon. con. in 2d par. by Rev. Dr. Codman, 22,50. DracM, Ms.(lst Par.) mon. con. liy Rev. J. Jler- rill, Durham, N. H. mon. con. by Rev. F. Burt Dunstable. Ms. niei»'s so. for prop. Chris, know, by Dea. J. Taylor, I'r. East UridgcjvaterlMs. Dorcas So. by Mr. Z. Bis- bet, East Haddam, ]\Is. Fem. Dona. So. by Sarah B. Parsons, Supt. Fairfeld, Ct. Ladies so. by Miss E. Hull, Tr. Farimngton, CL \oiuig Ladies mite so. by Miss A.Hunt, Tr. Franklin. N. Y. Pal. Miss. so. for Pal. miss, by Rev. Dr. Porter. Gilmanton, K. H. Ladies Jews Society for Jewish chil. at Bombay, by Mrs. F. Moody, Tr. Glastenbury, Ct. Fem. cent so. Betsey Hale, Tr. 24; mon. con. 50; by Rev. C. Burgc, Halil'ax-, Vt. Fem. Char. so. Mrs. M. F. AVoods, 'Tx. 19,22; m. f. by Mr. O. Woodsworth, 12, 34. Hatlouell, Me. Tilr. E. Bond, fam. miss. box. Hamilton, X. Y. Mrs. Hubbard, by Dea. A. Tho- mas, Hampshire Chr. Dep. Northampton, Ms. m. f, 33,50; Nor-wich, fem. char. so. 1,02; South- ampton, a female. 2; Gen. agency.of hamp. clir. depos. formiss.Her. viz. Chesterfield, Rev. J. Waters. 5,74; Comva'j, Mr. J. Williams 3.09; Goshen. Miss E. Mav, 1,03; Rev. .1 Wnght, 3,97; Northampto'n, Mr D. S. Whitney, 16,38; vol. of Miss. her. 1,50; Noncich, Mr. R. Kail, 4,41; Southamp- ton, Mr. E. Edwards, Jun. 8.38: South Had- Icij, Ml. P. Allen, 11,03; 'test Hampton, Rev. E. Hale, 11,91; li illiamsburgh. Rev. H. Lord, 6.18; Hanover. N. Y. m. f. by Dea. A. Thomas, Hanover, N. J. Fem. mite so.~for Aaron Con- dit in Ceylon, bv Rev. A. Condit, Harpersfeld, K. Y.'Mr. R. Newell, by Rev. Dr. Porter, Hard-wick, Vt. Crnftsbury, Grcensborough,imd ll'atden. muu. con. by K. Strong, Esq. 11,46; E. Strong. Esq. 10; Harrisbursrh, Pa. Julia Anna So. by Rev. W. R. De Witt, Haverhill. Ms. Fem. asso. by Mrs. S. Gale, Tr. Heath, Ms. Union so. by Mr, T. B. Harrington, Ir. Hebron, N. H. Mr. S. Goodhue, Hillsborough Co. N. H. Fi m. bencv, so, 3d an. pay, foiJohn Barnes La7i'ton,ij\ Ceylon, by Miss S, S\ monds. Bible and t'hai-, so, Mr, R. Boy'ston, Tr, Fein, cent. so. in Te^uple, by Miss L. W. Cuiu- mings, 26,56; an. sub. 12,80, Capt. J, Shep- herd of /iiii/icw^, by Mr, S, A, Worcester, 6,25; Contrib. in Amherst on Thanksgiv. day, by do, 43; Holdcn, Ms. Mon con. by Mr, J, Crcsbv, Holies. N. K. H. Worcester, by Mr, S." A. Wor- cester, 1; J. Worcester's fain, a contrib, on tliaiili. day, by do, 1,77, Juhnitotcn. (Ringsborough) N. Y. mon, con. by Rev. E. Yale, Jonesborough, I'en. Fem. nux. so, 40; a friend, 12; by Rev. D. A. Sherman, Kcene, N. H. Heshbon so. for West, miss, by Sc- phrunia Adams, Sec, 10; .an Indiv. 1; mon. con, by Rev, Z. S. Barstow, 5, LrtouoH, (Exeter) Ct. Newell so. "by Rev. C, B, Everest, 4 CO 13 Si 18 67 3 CO 7 CO 20 00 10 00 20 00 30 CO 74 00 31 56 3 OC 73 62 41 50 12 CO 5 00 12 00 5 00 88 61 13 00 2 77 10 00 52 CO 16 00 8 78 20 Do7iatmis to the A. B. C. F. M. Jaw Let, Ms. Mr. J. Bradley m. f. for Pal. miss, by Kev. Dr. Hyde . 5 00 Lenox, Mi. Char, box by Mrs. M. Walker, 3 00 Lcuisbitrg, Pa. Buti'alo Fern, iniss. so. by Mary Geddis, Tr. 20 00 Levt'iett,'S\i. Fem. char. so. by Rev. J. Colburii, 10 31 Litchjietd, Ct. Hon. B. Talaiadge, for for. miss. school, 100 00 Lynrf'-4»rot(^/i,N. H. mon. con. byMr. W. Jones, 15 14 Lyons, N. Y. moii. Cun. by Dea. A. 'Ihomas, 2 50 Marblchead, Ms. Coll. in Rev. Mr. S. Dana's meeting house, after an address by Mr. D. Brown, for schools among the CheroUees; by Hon. W. Reed, 23 GO Marlborough, Ct. Fem. benev, so. by Roxana Lord, Tr. 17 12 Mr.rtbotovgh, Ms. Fem. cent. so. Mi-s. L. H. Clark. Tr. 9,87; a friend, by Rev. S. F. Buck- lin, 16; 25 87 Mobile, Ala. Capt. Deering, 10 00 Mount Vernon, X. Y. mon. con. by Dea. A. Tlio- nias, y; m. f. from Indiv. 19;' 28 00 yeicark, N. J. Two fiiends by Mr. E. Conger, 14 00 uS'C7vb>irypoyt,Mi. laiiu. con. in first Pres. chh. by Jir. Williams, 33; Fourth reljg. so. bvMr. SiH. Currier, 10; I>.lrs. Sawyer, for schools among ihe Cheroktes, by Mr. D. Brown, 5; 48 00 Keiv Hampshire, J. W. by .Mr. S. A. Worcester, 3 00 Seu' Haven, X. Y. mon. con. by Dea. A. Tho- mas, 4 31 i\exv Haven Co. Ct. West. dis. aux. so. Rev. E. Erraiiton, Tr. from Derby 23,22; from i^orth Milford, 4,12; 27 oi Ne-tvington, Ct. mon. con. Mr. AV. Denning, A- gfriit. by Rev. Dr. Chapin, 12 00 KfTt) London, Ct. K. R. 2 00 Neinton, Ms.(East Par.) Ed. so. for Joizathaii Ho- mer,m Ceylou,l)y Mr. E. F. Woodv.ard,Tr. 20 00 North Bridgeu'ater, Ms. Coll. after an address by Mr. D. Brown, for schools among the Clierokees, 43 57 Northampton, Ms. E. ■\Villiauis, Esq. 100 00 Nortliampton dr neighboring torvns, Ms. For miss. so. Mr. E. S. Phelps, Tr. coll. in Had- ley, 53,91; coiitiib. at an. meet, in Hatjie/d, 13,63; a friend, 2; coll. in Northampton, 102; in Southampton, 10,50; in Sunderland, 28,55; in Shutesbury,4,75imll^ilUamsburgh, IS; ill ll'est Hampton, 20; (38,63 expense of printing' repoits, deducted) 214 71 North Tarmouth, Me. Philethnican so. for £/;- xabeth Mary Cummings, at the Sandw. Isls. 10; Newell so. for Asa Cummings, at the Sandw. Isl. 10; by Rev. A. Cummings, 20 00 N-oncich, Ct. Young La. so. fouith an. pay. for Joanna Lathrop in Ceylon, by Miss F. L. Lathrop, 12; mon. con. 12,56; reward for four chil. fur self denial 4; m. box 44 c a thank offering, 8; by Mr. C. Lathrop, 37 CO Noncic/i, Me. Fem. cent. so. 11,32; mon. con. 9.15; by Rev. J. Walker, 20 47 Oneida Co. N. Y. A Clergyman. 20; his fam. 5. 25 00 Pal. Miss. So. for the sufjiort of Rev. D. Tem- ple, by Dr. E. Alden, Tr. 150 OC Paris, Me. mon. con. 7,25; m. f. 3; two friends, 5,28; bv Pv^ev. J. AValker. 15 53 Paris, N. Y. Mr. J. Schofield, 3,06; Mr. A. Gil- more, S; a little gid, 1; m.f. 22,33; by Dea. A. Thomas, 31 39 Pnwlet, Vt. miss. Cards bv Miss D. Sargent. 10 00 Peru, Ms. Mr. R. Haskell. 2,50; Miss L. Gold- thwait. 1.75; by Jlr. L. Field, 4 25 Fi'terborough,ti.\.ai'r\vaA, 10 00 Phila. Pa. Robert Ralston, Esq. for Bombay Chapel, 20; Fem. Ceylon ed. so. for chil. in Ceylon, by A. Henry Esq. 60; Fera. so. for ed. and sup. of hea. youth. Semi-an.pay. ■ for IVilUam Alan ir Hehry M. Alum, at the for. mis. school, by Miss JI. Engles, Tr. 100; 180 00 Pittsjield. :^fs. mom con. by Dea. J. Bissell, 9 00 Plymouth, Ms. Fem. so. for Choc, schools, by Mrs. A. Boutelle, Tr. 17 73 Plympton, Ms. Char, box by Mn. X. Dexter, 81 Poivnal. Me. Fem. cent so. 8,82; mon. con. 65cts.m.f.2; con. on thaiiksg. day, 10,63; bv Rev. P. Cliapln. ' 22 10 Princeton. N. J. sab. sch. no. 2. for John S. Neic- bold in Ceylon, by Mr. J. Myers, 12 00 Providence. R. .T. Coll. in Rev. Mr. Wilson's meeting house, after address by Mr. Da^id Blown, for schools among the Cher«kees, 5 00 10 00 12 00 6 00 34,33; coll. in the Baptist chuich, do. do. 27,50; by Rev. P. Ludlow . for do. 30; Mrs. Kodgei ^. by Mr. L). Brown, for do. 1; 92 8v Quincy,M^. Fei„. Evang. so. for west. miss, by Mrs. K. Cutler, Tr. 12 25 Randolph, Ms. mon con. by Dr. E. Alden, 32 43 Richland, N. Y. Mr. H. Foster, by Dea. A. Tho- mas, Romulus, N. Y'. mon. con. by do. Ruot,'S.\. Aux. u.iss. so. for wes. miss. ,so. b' Mr. H. J. Deivendorf, Tr. RoyaUton,^U. 31rs. M. Thor.-.soB, by Rev. E. Perkins, 1; miss. so. for ed. hea. youth, bv W. K. Talbot, 5; Salem, Ms. 8c Vic. For. miss. so. by Mr. E. Kim- hall, Tr. 66, 13; mon. con. at south meeting house, by do. 8,^0; 74 58 Salisbury, Ms. (West P.ir.) >Ir. S. Xye & others, for Ilea. chil. at the west, 5 0* Saybrook, Ct. Young men's miss. so. of Pctti- paug, bv Col. Wm. Bull, Tr. 45 00 Sheffield, Ms. Mr. A. A. Root, by Mr. S. Train, 10 57 Southbridge, Ms. Con. for uest. miss. 6,53; mon. con. 5,08; Mrs. C. Moi-se, 1; Fem. so. 11,50; by Rev. J. Park, 24 11 South Reading, Ms. coll. after address by Jlr. D. Brown, lor schools among the Cherokees; by Mr. .\. Brjan, 23 20 Sturbridgc, Jls. Mon. con. for Pal. miss, by Rev. A. Bond, 16 33 Sivansey, X. H. Mr. S. Parsons, by Mr. A. Kings- bury, 3 00 Tolland, Ct. mon. con. 8,32; Young La. asso. 14; by Rev. W. Fayj 22 32 Trenton Illlage, X. Y. chil. in sab. sell. 6; mon. con. 3,60: by Dea. A. Thomas, 9 GO Truro, Ms. Cong. Benev. So. by Mr. S. Rider, Tr. 7 30 Ulica, X'. Y. Mrs. M. Clough, char, box, for San. Isl. miss, by Dea. A. 1 liomas, 2 25 Volney, X'. Y. mon. con. by do. do. 5 21 Walton, X. Y. Rev. A. Basset, by Rev. Dr. Por- ter, 5 00 16 68 22 31 20 00 5 00 3 50 20 00 3 00 JVestborough, Ms. mon. con. 17; m. f. 2,25; by Rev. E. Rockwood, n'estjield,'^. Y. Pres. chh. (of which 5,68 fr. mon. eon.) 15,68; a friend, 1,00; by Mr. A.. Brjaiit, irestjord, Jls. mon. con. by Mr. C. Wiight, Wfif Harrford, Ct. La. so. for west. miss, by Sa- rah Coleman, Tr. 13 50 Westminster, Ms. Mrs. J. Wantn, by Rev. C. Mann, ' 2 CO Wilmington, Del. Mrs. L. M. Gilbert, a bal. 50 Windham, Ct. First chli. by Rev. C. B. Everest, 3 22 Winchester, X. H. Char, box by Mr. W. H. Cowles, ' 7 00 IViscasset e* Vic. ISIe. For. miss. so. AV. Rice, Esq. Tr. Woodstock, A't. Mr. C. Dana, Worcesrer, Ms. Ju\'. so. for west. miss, by Mrs. R. Heard,3; Samuel and Sarah Tavlor, for hea. chil. 50 c Wrentham, JIs. Read. so. by Mr. L. R. Sliaw, Unknown, a schoolmaster, received Dee. 12th, Amount of donatiojis acknncledged in the preceding list, Jg3, 361,42. PERM.\XEXT FUXD. Canton, Ct. Part of the legacy of the late Dr. Solomon Everest, received siiue the last ackuowledgmentin the Herald, and vested in a fuud to be deiiominat- ed tlie EVEREST FUXD; the interest of which to be applied for the benefit of the Foreign Mission School; by Benjamin Ely, Esq. Exr. 1,000 CO LEGACIES. Part of tlie leg-acy of the late Dr. Solomon Everest, of Canton, Ct. (4,425 having been acknowledged in preWous numbers of the Missionaiy Herald, and 1,000 above.) by Benjamin Ely, Esq. Exr. 100,00 Legacy of :Miss Rachel Griffin, late of Paris, X". Y. (Hanover So.) deceased, by Dea. A. Thomas, 3 00 DO^ATIOXS IN CLOTHIXG, &CC. ^iin^oM, Ms. (First Par.) a box fr. fem. char. i-eading so. for west. miss, by Sally King, Tr. 34 83 Boston, Ms. Sundiy articles fr. a friend, for Hightower, II 37 1824. Imjioriance of System in coiilributions at the Monthly Concert. 21 Cnmhrid'^e, Ms. a small bundle fr. miss, sewing cii'jk-,tor Bi-aiueid, by S. Maiiroe, sec. Enfu-ld. Ms. a. box oi' cluihing fr. char. so. for «est. miss, by Mr. H. Forbes, I'r. 32 33 Corhani, Me. a box fr. fern. beue\'. so. for Tiu- nip -Mountain, (HaweisJ 43 00 Hinsdale, Ms. a box, Maiic/ieitei; Vi. a box fr. fern, mite so. for wes. mi»5. by Mrs. H. Loveland, Tr. 18 00 Mar/Ouroii^/i,\u a box fr. ladies for wes. miss, by Mr. E. H. Xcwton, 33 00 Xfii-Z/urij/jort, Ms. a box fr. fern. Elliot so. for Mr. Wood's scheol, Elliot.by Harriet Clark, sec-. 20 00 Snv Haven Co. Ct. wes. dis. aux. so. clotlilug^, &e. fr. Deifjy. 2 00 NejL'ton. Ms. a bundle fr. friendly so. for wes. mis. 31 70 Sakiit . Ms. a bedquilt fr. young ladies in Miss Floyd's sell, for wes. miss, a bundle of tiucts fr. do. Spencer, .Ms. a box, /K«rturoH^'/j,'Ms. a bvmdle fr. a friend, fi'orcester^^ls. a biimliefr. juv. so. for wes. miss. by Mrs. R. HwUcl, a box of books, &c. fr. indiv. for Dwiglit, by Miss F. H. Porter, 47 00 Committed to the care of Heniy Hudsoc, Esq. Hart- ford, Ct. Conneclicut Bible So. 100 Bibles for wes. mission. East Had(/ai;i. Ci. a. boxfj. feni. dona. so. for For. miss, school, by Sarali B. Pai-sons, supt. 23 00 Committed to the care oj Mr. John P. Haven, New I'ork City. Bloomjiel'l, X. .T. a Cask fr. fem. clothing so. for west. miss. Catskill, >•'• Y. a Iwx for Elliot. Durham, N. Y. two boxes for Six Towns, 1 box from foin. of pros. so. Fly Creek. S. Y. a box for Brainerd, 63 70 Greenv.'ich. Ct. a box fr. young ladies, sum. asso. for Elliot, Miss Sarali Lewis, sec. 65 13 Cri:ni'okl, Ci a box for Maybe w, Hebron, K. Y. a cask fr. fem. char. so. for wes. miss. JS 00 Lenox-, X. \. a small box fr. chil. ami young peo- ple, for Mayhe;^-, Xni-ieii.h. Ct. a box l"or Brainerd, Rushville. X. Y. a box fr. ft-m. chai'. so. Mai-y I,. Bovdraan. sec. 37 00 Salem ir Montvitle, Ct. a box f r. ladies, 61 'i9 South Granville. 'S. Y. a box for Taloiiey, H'ext Storkbridge, Ms. a box for Elliot, H'illiamiton-n, Ms. a box for wes. miss. Windham. X'. Y'. a box fr. ladies iu Rev. Mr. Stimpson'sso. Committed to the care o/Dca. J. Thomas. Uticn, N. T. Camden, "S. Y. a bun. from fem. benev. so. 16 12 ^ra,y. Y. sundries fr. Fem. miss. so. 13; fr. a friend, 7; 20 00 Unionvillc, X. Y. a box fr. Dorcas so. 18 00 Ko/nei/, X'. Y'. a boxfr. Dorcas so. 43 73 ERRATUM:— The sum of glO acknowledged in the Herald for June, from IVestOorough, N. Y. was receiv- eJ from Peterborough, X. \. EXTRACT FROM CORRESPONDEXCE. The following suggestions, which came from one laboriously devoted to the cause of be- nevolence, ate worthy of serious attention. The complaint is often made, that the funds of the American ijonril siie not sulll- cient for the important missionary o])erytinns, in which it has engaged: niuch less so for these enlarged operations, which the state of the world is loudly calling for; and the ques- tion is often asked. What can be done? Tliis statement and ap()e.il Inive occasionally called forth a few liberal donations, but have failed to secure any general or permanent support to the cause. The Ciiristian public, at large, would, no doubt, be disposed to come forth to the work wiib suflicient sti-ength, provid- ed some wise plan could be pi oposoi, and so recommended and enforced as to awaken a due attention to the subject. In revolving this subject in my mind, my thoughts have i.een directed strongly to the CoxLEiiT OF FnATEii. The monthly .issem- blies, for this purpose, are becoming more and more numerous throughout, the Christian world, and it is becoming more commou to make these occasions seasons of coniribution, as well as of pra\er. Now, how easy would it be, to raise all the required funds for mis- sionary purposes, at these seasons. Let there be a greater attention excited to the Month- ly Concert, by ministers, and Christians, so as greatly to increase the number of the attendants on those occasions: Let it be proposed, that every person who attends have a plan, with respect to the magnitude of his contribution, and let it not be a mere pittance, but such a sura as th« great objects prayed for, demand: Let it be recommended to those who are de- tained from these solenin and interesting as- semblies, by bad weather, ill health, or any otli'T cause, to spend the consecrated hour as much as possible, in prayer, with tlieir fa- milies, or in tlveir retirements; and at the close of it, to lay aside their contribution for tlie month, the same as I'-ough they resorted to the \)lace of social supjilicaiion: — Let every circle of Christians, united for tliis holy pur- pose, have a I'reasurer, and let Iiiiu,ifit should be thought proper, report, at every meeting, w hai sum was collected at tiie last meeting, and what sum is in the treasury: And as often as sliall be convenient, let the Treasurer be directed to forward what shall be in his hands to the Treasurer of the Amer- ican Board. Many Christians, who were in this course of aiding the funds of the Board, would doubtless be disposed also to do it by direct contributions, annually, and to give a helping hand to other charitable institutions and objects, as they should be able; w hile the rich iu this world w ould occasionally send their more munificent charities to the treasuiy of the Lord. The above is a iiint which I hope may be improved. C. Our readers must have noticed, that the average collections at the United Month- ly Concert in Park-street Church, Bos- ton, are wore than fifty dollars. It is ])resumed, no similar meeting produces any thing equal to this Now we know, that what procures this respectable collection, is not the ■ivoalthui \.\\osc who are present; for (ew rich men attend. It is not the great mtmber of contributors; for (he principal part of the amount comes from a very few individuals. It is tiot because these few contribute, at tliis ineeliiig, all that then gir^e to foreign mis- sio7is; tor tlieir contributions, on this occasion, are a very small portion, only, of their dona- tions to the l?oard, — s;iying nulliing of their other charities. The secret of the wliole is this; — Theu ffive .^istematica/.'it. A number of persons have engaged to contribute a dol- lar at every Concen and fulfil lliei;- engage- ment. 22 Progress of Sabbath Schools....Mission to Hayti. Jan. jToretan KnteUtBence. "Mrs. TerlCs. Schr's. 402 4.107 31,997 37 2,504 2,854 42 540 4,055 28 200 1,200 397 5,033 55,175 2,888 37,546 383,670 974 14,018 98,240 1292 3.000 71,300 1,519 11,628 149,782 103 6,824 pnOGBESS OF SABBATH SHOOLS. The following table is couipiled from a report made .-it tiie last annual meeting of the Eng- lish Sunday School Union Society. Thnugh it gives by no means a complete view of the extent, to which these useful schools have been carried in the world, it exhi'iits, not- withstanding, a very animating view. In these schools, at least, and upon these many ten thousands of youths, — the germs of the next generation, — a religious influence is ex- erted, which promises the happiest results. United States. Phil. Sunday School Union, New York Union for Females, Boys, Canada, Sunday School Union, Great Britian and Ireland, In London, Country Unions in England, Unions in Wales, Sabbath Schools in Scotland, In Ireland, Sund. Sch. Society Sunday Sclis. of Hibernian So. j I 7",682 I 76,726 | 805,097 In the West Indies, (principally at Anti- gua,) there were, at the time of this meeting, 6,0UU children instructed in these schools; be- sides no less than 4il,y00 instructed by means of missionaries. There are, moreover. Sab- bath Schools in the South Sea Islands, and among the negroes of Western and Southern Africa. It is not stated how extensively such schools exist on the Continent of Eu- rope. MISSION TO HAITI. Jltassachiisetts Baptist Society. At page 189 of our last volume, we mention- ed the appointment of ]Mr. Paul as a mission- ary to his colored brethren at Hayti. By let- ters from him recently published in the Amer- ican Baptist MMgazine, there appears reason to hope, that his mission will not disiippoint the expectations of the Society which sup- ports him. The following extracts describe his prospects. The first is dated at Port aii Prince, July 16, 1823. The President, of whom he speaks, was Boyer. It is my duty to announce to you that I ob- tained an interview yestenlay with his excel- lency the President, ;.t the government bouse, which lasted not far f.oiu two hours 1 was introduced co him by Gen. E— . My creden- tials wei-.- ;)reviously ir:.)slatcd into French, and handed him withfihe letter and Bibles I received from Nev/-York, After the formal introduction, we took our seats, when I said, I presume your Excellency has been u|)prized of tile object and design of my missioii to this liiihly ra.u'-ed couiitry. He informed me he hau received .lis letter and my credentials, and the BiLles, &c. for wh:ch he tendereil his thanks, ahd was abundantly satisfied with my papers, and sorry that such was the situation of ihe people that the} were not ptepared to receive or benr another i-eligioii, contrary to ihat of the establishment of the country, iiowever, he hopeii in a t'u'ure day, the time would come « lien all religi')ns would rejoice together Gen.E wa.i present. i eiideavored to explain to them, the real object of my visit to this island, and the feel- ings of the board, together with my own, and that 1 felt deeply interested in their present, ! and eveilasting welfare. After bringing ii to [ view other considerations, his Excellency told j me I might preach in a piivate house oi liall, ; and that he hoped the time was not far dis- tant, when we should build houses oi worship and enjoy them unmolested. And both of them idfectionately told ine not to be a stranger; nor treat them as such, but to call at their houses often; they should always be glad to see me. The next letter is dated in August, at Cape Haytien. After mentioning his interview with the President, which is noticed above, he says: When I returned, every one was anxious to hear the result, and when they were informed that 1 had liberty to preach, their hearts melted within them, and they blessed God ' and took courage. I distributed a number of Bibles in the course of the week, and preach- ed on Lord's day in the morning to about 50 men; not a feniale present. In the afternoon I preached to about double that number; per- haps one third were females; the season was solemn, ai d many wept. I ari'ivtd at the Cane on the 29th of July, with letters from government to (ien. M , whichgave him great satisfaction: he was pleas- ed to say to me that he ivas very glad 1 had obtained my ol/ject, uiid I might rest secure that nothing should bi. wanting on the part of the government, and wished to receive inform- ation when 1 should preach, as be would attend and hear me. Hitherco the Lord God hath blessed me. On the first Monday in the month, the monthly concert of prayer was observed. A- bout 150 persons were present. Mr. Paul expected to establish a Bible Society ^at the Cape, and another at Port au Prince. At th'- former place, he found eight or ten per- sons, concerning whose piety he indulged a fiivorable opinion. In this place it may not be uninteresting to copy from one of the public journals, a notice 182^K Pitcairn's Island. 23 of the progress, which a knowledge of litera- ture and the sciences is makitig in Hayti. Some of our readers may remember how well it corresponds witli sonie statements respect- ing this island, published in the 15th volume of our wotk, p. i;84. There has bevn lately established at Port au Priiice, an .Mensive acucemy, in which are taught all tranches of juris;»rudeiice, lit- erature, the ji/uiciples ot astro;/';my, medi- cine, fete \ similar academy or college, willi able professo.s natives of ihe louiitry, has been long CiC-bhslied at (Jape llayiien, un- der the patr'jiiat;e ot the governmeni; and its medicul department i)laced under the su- perintendei.ee of Dr. SLeivart. an eminent scholar and physician, irom England, who still continues to rt side there, ttilli his lady and family. In fact, ihe whole of the south and north parts of Hayti. have enjoyed, for many years, ihe benefits ot educat-ion, and their public ijctiools are as rnmtrous,iii pi'oportion to *he population, and tlitir rapid progress in improvement, equal to those in New Eng- land; in all of which, the Ei.glish as well as French lani;uage is taught. The public offi- cers of the ilifferent districts are charged with the inspection and examination of these schools, and requited to make annual reports to the Pres di-nt ot Ha) ti, of their progress in the different branches of learning. The cast, or Spanish part of the Island, recently connected with the Presidency by the \olun- tary consent of its iniiabits.nts, has been deni- ed the advantages of tora.uon schools, thiough the ill-judged jjolicy of its former rulers; but the paternal care of the new government is extending its benign influence over this section of the country, and the same regulations for the establi-^hmeiii of public schools, and the cultivation of learning and morals, are in suc- cessful operation. PITCAinN S rSLAJi'D. The London Evangelical Magazine contains some h'teand interesting intelligence irom this island, which the New \''ork Observer intro- duces wiih the following brief historical no- tice. The settlement on this island owes its ori- gin to the mutineers ot" the British armed Tessel the Bounty In the year 1789 this vessel, while employed in the Pacific Ocean, was taken from her commander. Lieutenant \Villinm I3ligh, by 25 of the crew, who put the lieutenant and 18 of his men into the launch, which, after a passage of I'2 leagues, providentially arrived at a Dutch settlement on the island of Timor. The mutineers pro- ceeded to Otaheite, where Ifi of the -25 desir- ed to be landed, and most of them were af- terwards taken and sent to Great Britain for trial. The remaining nine, after making a short stay at Otaheite, where they took wives and si.'c men servants, proceeded to Pitrairn's Island, which was at that time uninhabited, and out of the common track of Euroiiean vessels. Here they destroyed the ship and * remained in entire obscurity, nniil the year 18U8, when they weie aciiiJentally discover- ed by Cap'ain Folger of Hostun, who learnt that about six years after ihey landed, their serviints attacked and killed all the English, excepting one venerable olil man (who called himself Jolin Adams, but whose real name was Alexander Smith ; and that the Otahei- t;in widows arose the same night, and mur- dered ail their countrymen, leaving Adams aloi.e with the widows and children. Since (Ja[)t Folger's visit several British command- ers have touched at the island and they agree in represetiiing the state of the new colony as remarkably liapj)y and interesting. The your.g men ami women are beautifully form- ed, wi'h open, benevolent countenances, and all of ihrm have the most marked English features. The principles of religion and mo- rality, have been carefully instilled into their youthful minds by .John Adams, and thus far they ha\e been preserved perfectly chaste and free from all kinds ol debauchery. The Sabbath is strictly observed, and prayers are offered up every morning and evening in the most simple and unafiected manner. The account in the Evangelical Magazine furnishes ample confirmation of the last state- ments in the above extract This account was given to the Directors of the London Missionary Society, by a professional gentle- man, who visited the island a little more titan a year ago. It is as follows: At the above mentioned period, there were residing on the island 54 jieisons, of whom 49 were the off.jprii)g of the mutineers of the Bounty. Seven of the young men were mar- ried, and had in all ■2,7 children, of whom 25 were under 1(1 years of age. John Adams presides as a patriarch over this interesting po[)idation. To tin- utmost of his power, he has endeav(jred to train them up in the prin- ciples of piety and virtue, and they ap[)ear to approach nearer to the state of primeval in- nocence and simplicity than perhaps any oth- er comniunity. Their condition presents a delightful picture of socIhI happiness. The Bible is iheir directory. .Most of them, who are above ten ) ears of age, can read it. .\ ! considerable part of their time is employed in offering up praises to the Almighty. Nearly the whole of tlie .Sabbath is spent in prayer, singing, and reading the Holy Scriptures. — Every morning at 4 o'clock, they assemble ii\ their respective habitations for family wor- ship, when an appropriate psalm is sgmg. At eleven, all the families meet together on n green, in the front of their dwellings, when John .\ilams reads prayers, and portions of the Scriptures, and one or two psalms are sung. Before sunset tliey thus , assemble again. Afterwards, they have firaily prayer, sing the Evening Hymn and retire to rest. This little island is extremely healthy, and produces, with very little labor, all the ne- cessaries of life, and some of its Inxurres. — The scenery where this interesting portion ot the human race have fixed their habitations. 24 Roman Catholic Church Revivals oj Religion. Jan. 5s described as poculiarly picturesque and beaulitdl. From this remote, and in various respects, desirable spot, anxiety, however, is not exclu- ded. The number of ships which touch at tliis island, both English and American, is now much greater than formerly. John Ad- ams is apprehensive that this may lead to an intercourse between strangers wnd his people, injurious to their morals and happiness. Al- tho' possessing considerable physical strength, with the use of his faculties entire, he is sen- . sible of his advancing age, and feels desirous, j as do the adult portion of his large family, ! that an individual of weight. and excellence of J character, to acquire over the people a per- 1 sonal influeace, at once just and beneficial, should settle in the island during his life-time, j The plan such an individual might form for i promoting the education, religious improve- 1 ment, and social welfare of the people, John [ Adams would second with all the influence j which Vie himself derives from their confir-m- ed attachment and siffectionate veneration. It is tiie desire of Mr. Adams, and his peo- ple, that the person who may settle on the island with those views, should be an English- man, a minister, and that he should be sent out under the sanction of the London Mis- sionary Society. As, however, the interesting people who tluis require the intervention of the Society, do not fall within the recognized sphere of its operations, the directors canrot pledge themselves to contribute towards the expens- es either of equipment or maintenance, on behalf of any person going out, as proposed under the sanction of tiie Society; but they engage to exert themselves to procure for such person, and for his wife, (if married,) a free passage to I'itcairn's Island. THE noMAN CATHOLIC CHUHCII. Cardinal Delia Genga was elected Pope on the 27th of September, and has taken the ti- tle of Leo XII. He is an Italian, born at the Castle of De la Genga, 2d of August, 176' . — The Journal des Debats, says he is a man of great learning, accustomed to business, and of irreproachable morals. He was Nuncio dur- ing 14 years in the electorates of the Rhine. At the moment of his nomination he was Car- dinal Vicar, that is, administrator, as regards spiritual aflairs, of the diocess of Kome. Bomt.^tic i^ntrUisrnce* HEVIVALS OF heligion. We perceive that these auspicious indications of the divine favor to our churches, which were comparatively few during the summer months, are increayng. '■ e introduce our present account with a letter from that well known agent in revivals of religion, Rev. Asa- hel Nettletoii, to the Editor of ihe Christian Mirror. The letter is dated I5olton,Con. Nov. 25, 1823. The revival of religion in the eastern part of the state of Connecticut, has peihaps nev- er been more inteiesting than Avithin a few weeks past. I propose to give you the out- lines of it from its commencement. It has heretofore been a common remark among Christians, that revivals have ever been much less frequent, and less powerful, in the east- ern, than in the western part of this state. Many of these churclies have in years past been favored with seasons more or less re- viving; but never with Buch a general and powerful refreshing from the presence of the Lord. This revival commenced in Somers, June 1822; and has continued, increasing and spreading like a fire fi-om house to house, and from heart to heart, over sixteen or eightei-n churclies and consregations, with more or less power and rapidity until the present mo- ment. The following towns and societies are con- tiguous, and have all shared in one extensive revival: In Somers, 150 have hopefully been made the subjects of divine grace. In South ^^'il- braham" 100. In Ellington it commenced with poM'er in one congregation, and, within a few days, a number were rejoicing in hope, when all at once it stopped! In Tolland, during one week, 30 were rejoicing in hope: the number of hopeful conversions there is 130. In North Coventry 120. In South Coventry, North Mansfield, and South Mansfield, about 100 each. In Columbia 40. In Lebanon 90. In Goshen 30. In Bozrah between 6i! and 70. In Montville 90. In Chaplin 50. The work has recently commenced, and is advancing with power in Hampton, and within a few weeks, 50 or more are rejoicing in hope. Within a few weeks past, the spirit of God has descended with an overwhelming power in Miliington and Colchester. In the former place about 70, and in the latter, 60 are al- ready rejoicing in hope. They have never before witnessed the like in rapidity, i)ower nnd extent In the above cluster of towns all contiguous, more than 1300 souls have hope- fully experienced a saving change in the Con- gregational churches since the commence- ment of this revival; and of these, mere than 8U0 have already made a public profession of religion. In Chatham also, the work has been inter- esting; about 70 are rejoicing in hope, aarl 50 or more have made a public profession. In Miliington, 55 are expecting to unite vfith the church on the next .Sabbath. In Hamp- ton, Colchester, and Miliington, many are now anxious for their souls, and inquiring "what must I do to be saved?" New instances of sinners under conviction, and of others, "who have the new song put into their mouth," are daily occurring in these towns. The prospect of the continuance, and spread of this work is as favorable now, if not more so, than at any former period. 1824. Revivals of Religion Formation of Associations. 25 J^eiu-Hampshire. — Tliere is said to be a very unusual attention to religion in Leices- ter. In Rochester, also, a revival has com- menced witU encouraging prospects. As the result of a recent revival in North-Hamp- ton, which contains less than 800 iuhabitanls, nearly 50 have been received to the cliurcli, and otliers are regarded as fair candidates lor admission. Of the happy effects of the revi- val, the Rev. .]. French bears the following testimony. The fruits of this attention, as far as we can yet judge, are very encouraging. The great- er part of our choir of singers are now pro- fessors of religion. The taste of a large pro- portion of our young peoiile is apparently changed. 'I'heir former parties of worldly pleasure have been exchanged for meetings for mental improvement, deeds of benevo- lence and prayer. J\reiu-York. — In A.ugusta a revival com- menced the last summer, which still contin- ues. Hopes are entertained of the convei- sion of more than SO persons, and many are in an anxious, inquiring state of mind. "These showers of grace are extending westward SVom Augusta, and mark their progress with pleasing indications of an extensive outpour- ing of the divine spirit in several neighbor- hoods." MolMvik Indians. — A letter from the Rev. Wm. Case, inserted in the Methodist Maga- zine for November, states that a very serious attention to religion now prevails among the Mohawk Indians on Grand River, in Upper Canada. He says, it is most affecting to hear these children of the forest, in their native Mohawk or Messasaugah, lamenting their sins, or giving glory to God for redemption through the Savior. About twelve or four- teen have indulged a joyful hope. Others are earnestly seeking the pardon of their sins. Several drunkards have become sober men. JVorth Carolina. — There are said to be re- vivals in the following places: — Cane Creek and Sal.em, Orange County; Sandy Creek, Rocky Spring, Abbot's Creek Church, and Hoco River Mountain. Illinois and Alissotcvi. — Concerning the state of religion in this section of country, the Rev. J. M. Peck thus writes to us. In Illinois and Missouri the prospects with respect to religion, are more favorable than they have been for six years past, which is the term of ray^residence in this country. In the county of Boon's Lick, Missouri, an ex- VOL. XX. tensive revival of religion has existed for more than a year. U|)\vai(|s of 5* HOGDSON'S LETTERS. Remarks during a journey through North America in the year 1819, 1820, and 1821, in a series of Letters :&c witK an AppendLx, containing an account of several of the Indian Tribes, and the principal Missionary Sta- tions, &c.; also, a letter to Mr. Jean Baptistc Say, on the compai-ntive pxpense of Free iind Slave labor. By Adam Hodgson, Esq. of Livei-pool. Eng. Collected, ar- ranged, and published by Samuel Whiting. New York, 1823. pp. 3.35. We might easily shew, that it comes within the design of the Missionary Herald to notice this publication. If there were no other rea- sons, the view of the Indians and of Missiona- ry Stations, in the Appendix, taken in con- nexion "with the general merit of the work, would he sufficient. But there runs through the whole book such a decided predilection in favor of benevolent institutions and opera- tions, and there is so much that is adapted to secure for them respect and aid; besides the many just and interesting views which are given of our country; that we are desivous of 1824. J\''otice of Hodgson's Letters. Z7 doing what we can to draw towards it gener- al attention. The letters of Mr. Hodgson were originally published in the London Christian Observer, and were received, we understand, very cor- dially by the readers of that highly respectable work. We have repeatedly observed him de- signated, by his countrymen, as the " popular tourist;" and there are already, many proofs that his letters have exerted a salutary influ- ence on the other side of the Atlaiitie, in the way of diminishing prejudice, and removing misapprehension, with respect to this country. From Mr. Hodgson's description of his vis- it to Elliot and Brainerd, with his eloquent reflections on the state and prospecte of the Indians, we made copious extracts in our 18lh volume, pp. 149—153 and 18J— 185. These extracts of course we shall not repeat. But In the 6th letter is a passage, which as it re- lates to his visit to the former place, and in- volves no repetition, we cannot forbear copy- ing it. It is a good specimen of Mr. Hodg- son's manner. Never shall I forget my sensations the two nights I passed in Mr. Kingsbury's little room, which was kindly and couii.eously assigned to nie during my stay. A loij cabin, detached from the other wooden buildings, in the mid- dle of a boundless forest, in an Indian coun- try, consecrated, if 1 may be allowed the ex- pression, by standing on missionaj-y groumi, and by forming at once the dormitory and the sanctuary of a "man of God;" it seemed to be indeed the prophet's chamber, with "the bed and the table, and the stool and the candle- stick." It contained, also, a little book-case, with a valuable selection of pious books, peri- odical, biographical, and devotional; among which I found many an old acquaintance in this foreign land, and which enable .Vir Kings- bury, in his few moments of leisure, to con- verse with many, who have long since joined the spirits of just men made perfect, or to sympathize with his fellow laborers in Ota- heite, Africa, or Hindoostan. Mr. Kingsbury spent a great part of the second night in my room, inquiring with great interest, about England, and other parts of Europe, with respect to which his intelligence liad been very scanty since his seclusion among the Indians. About midnight, we be- came thirsty with talking so much; and .Mr. Kingsbury proposed that we should walk to the spring at a little distance. The night was beautifully serene after the heavy showers of the preceding evening, and the coilness of the air, the fresh fragrance of the trees, the deep stillness of the midnight hour, and the soft light which an unclouded moon shed on the log-cabins of the missionaries, contrasteil with the dark shadows of the surrounding forest, impressed me with feelings which I never can forget. We looked cautiously around us, (pst we should be surprised by wild beasts; and Mr. Kingsbury stopped to point out to me a plant, which, if swallowed immediately after the attack of a rattle-snake, proves an eft'ectual antidote to the poison. He said that he never stirred from home without some of it in liis waistcoat pocket: and that in the state of Mississippi, it was commonly carrietl by all persons who traversed the forest. I could not help regnrditig this as a fresh illus- tration of that providential kindness which so frequently ordains the proximity of the bane and antidote, pp. CO — 62. The Letter "on the comparative expense of free and slave labor," is deserving of seri- : ous attention from the owner of slaves, as well j as from the political economist. 1 From the Letters, which form the great- er, and not least interesting part of the vol- ! ume, we now make some further extracts; but shall not remark upon them, their pur- port being sufficiently obvious. Our boarding house is near the Mississippi, which is now falling a foot every day; the spring flood having reached its height while I was at New-Orleans; but the flood from the Missouri bus not yet arrived. Nearly oppo- site the windows of the room in which I am writing, the river takes one of its noblest sweeps, under what are called the Bluffs, from which you look down over it upon a dense forest, wiiich stretches to the horizoij, and in which the sun seems to extinguish his latest rays. On these Bluffs 1 generally take my evening walk, and please myself with the idea that a few hours previously, you may have been watching the setting of this glori- ous luminai-y behind our favorite hills; for iu "These lands, beneath Hesperian skies, Our ilajliirlit sojourns, till your mon-ow rise." Indeed there is something in the vicinity of Natchez which perpetually reminds me of home. The thick clover, the scattered knolls with their wood-crowned summits, differing only from those most familiar to nse in the magnificence of the foliage with which i they are shaded, and the neat husbandry of the intervening plantations, give the whole ' country the appearance of an English park. I An Irishman with whom I was riding last night remarked, that the roads strongly re- semble tliose through the large domains in Ireland. 1 leave you to make due allowance for our anxiety to trace every little resem- blance to our native land. At this distance from home, we are not solicitous by too accu. rate a discrimination to dispel an illusion, if it be one, which affords us so much pleasure. You remember Humboldt's beautiful obser- vation: "If amid this exotic nature, the bel- low of a cow, or the roaring of a bull were heard from the depth of a valley, the remem- brance of our country was awakened sudden- ly at the sound. They were like distant voi- ces resounding from beyond the ocean, and with magical "force transporting us from one hemisphere to the other." But the gigantic Indian Account of the Arrival of the Dutch, JaK- plane ami maple trees, a large proportion of ihe seventy or eighty cliftertiit species of the Ameiican oak, tlie Sassafras, the Iliccory, the Pride of India, the Gatalpa, the Liquid Amber Slyraciflua, the Liriodendron Tulipi- fera, above all, the Magnolia Grandiflora, one hundred feet high, with its deep green leaves ;uul broad white flowers expanded like a full blown rose, remind us that we are far from home; while at night the biilliaucy of the stars, the delicious fragrance of the surround- ing woods, and especially the fire-flies which sparkle on every side, seem almost to trans- port us into the regioiis of eastern romance. We are also often gratified with the sight of many beautiful bifcis which are strangers to us, and sometimes catch a glimpse of the wild deer. pp. 167 — 1G9. Churches are not religion; nor the ministra- tions of a pastor, an unerring criterion of the piety of his hearers. In a country, however, in which contributions to places of public wor- ship are for the most part voluntary, a liberal dissemination of sacred edifices is a very fa- vorable symptom; while the nuniber of faith- ful ministers, and the frequent occui reiict of large congregations listening attentively to un- welcome truths from pastors apiiointcd by their own election, and dependent on them for support, afford something more than a vague presumption of the existence of no in- considerable degree of vital piety in the com- in unity. My favorable impressions were strengthen- ed as I proceeded, by noticing the attention generally paid on the Atlantic coast to the external observance of the Sal. bath; by meet- ing continually with Bibles, and othr:r religious books, in the steam-boats and houses of en- tertainment; and by witnessing the efforts every where apparent for the extension of (Jhristian piety, p. 49. On my return from Canada through Ver- mont and New-Hampshire, I visited the The- ological Institution at Aiidover; where the handsome collegiate edifice, the spacious grounds, the houses of the professors, and the excellent iiin in sotne degree attached to the establishment, bore as ample testimony to the munificence, as the object of the insti- tution to the piety, of its founders. It is from this establishment that the American Board of Missions has drawn nearly all its laborers. After tea we adjourned to the college chapel, where religious intelligence from various parts of the United States was communicated by the students or professors. We had then prayers, after which we separated. It was a beautiful star-light night in autumn; and while looking out of my window, at midnight, on this quiet scene — where many who were then labeling in distant regions of the globe first felt those ardent aspirings after extensive future usefulness, which prompted them to encounter the trials of a missionary life, and where many were then preparing for the same honorable enterprise — I could not but Contrast the privileges of a life thus earl}- and entirely dedicated to the noblest cause, with those of the most successful commercial or political career, where the flame of pietv, if liot extinguished by the very atmosphere which surrounds it, is exposed to a thousand blasts fjom which the religious zeal of tbe missionary is sheltered by his peculiar situa* tion. pp. 51, 52. AMEHICAN INDIANS. Indian account of the first arrival of the Dutch at Aew York Island. This and the succeeding notice of the traditions, manners and customs of the abori- gines of this country, are from the interest- ing pen of the late Rev. Mr. Heche welder, for a longtime a Moravian missionary among them. It will appear from the first extract, that at least the Indians on the Hudson River did not conceive of God as a spirit. Indeed it does not appear, that the Indians had in their languages, at the time this country was set- tled by the whites, if they have now, any word corresponding with "Great Spirit." The Lenni Lenape claim the honor of hav- ing received and welcomed the Europeans on their first arrival in the country , situated be- tween New England and Virginia. It is pro- bable, however, that tbe Mahicani or Mohi- cans, who then inhal)ited the banks of the Hudson, concurred in the hospitable aet. The relation I am going to make was taketi down many years since fiom the mouth of an intelligent Delaware Indian, and may be con- sidered as a correct account of the traditioti existing among them of this momentous event. I give it as much as possible in their own language. A great many years ago, when men with a white skin had never yet been seen in this land, some Indians who were out a fishing at a place where the sea widens, espied at a great distance something remarkably large float- ing on the water, and such as they had never seen before. These Indians immediately re- turning to the shore, apprised their country- men of what they had observed, and pressed them to go out with them and discover what it might be. They hurried out together, and saw w ith astonishment the phenomenon which now appeared to their sight; but could not agree upon what it was; some believed it to be an uncommonly large fish or animal, while others were of opinion it must be a very big house floating on ths sea. At length the spec- tators concluded that this wonderful object was moving towards the land, and that it must be an animal or something else that had life in it; it would therefore be proper to inform ail the Indians on the inhabited islands of what they had seen, and put them on their guard. Accordingly they sentoft'a number of runners and watermen to carry the news to their scattered chiefs, that they might send off in every direction for tbe warriors, with a mes- sage that thty shoubl come on immediatelj". These arriving in numbers, and having them- selves viewed the strange appearance, and ob- serving that it was actually moving towards the entrance of the river or bay; concluded it to be a remarkably large house in w hich the 1824. Indian Account of the Arrival of the Dutch. 29 Mannitto (the Great or Supreme Being) himself was present, and that lie probably was coming to visit lliem. By this time the chiefs were assembled at York Islaml and de- liberating in what manner ihey should receive their Mannitto on his arrival- Every mea- sure was taken to be well provided with plen- ty of meat for a sacrifice. The women were desired to prepare the Lest victuals. -^H the idols or images were examined anil putiu or- der, and a grand dance was supposed not only to be an agreeable entertainment for the Great Being, but it was believed that it might, with llie addition of a sacrifice, contribute to appease him if he was angry with them. I'he conjurers were also set to woik, to determine what tills phenomenon portended, and what the possible result of it might be. l o these and to the chiefs and wise men of the nations, men, women and children were looking up for advice and protection. Distracted be- tween hope and fear, tney were at a loss what to do; a dance, however, commenced in great confusion. While in this situation, fresh run- ners arrive declaring it to be a large house of va- rious colors, and crouded with living creatures. It appears now to be certain, that it is the great Mannitto, bringing them some kind of game, such as he had not given them bet'ore, but other runners soon arriving declai-e that it is positively a house full of human beings, of quite a different color from that of the In- dians, and dressed dift'erently fiom them; that in particular one of theni was dressed entire- ly in red, who must be the -Man iiitlo himself. They are hailed from the vessel in a language fhey do not understand, yet they shout or yell in return by way of answer, according to tlie custom of their country; many <ath-school for four or five months, and have conducted themselves in all respects very much to our satisfaction. They belong to a very respectable family, which, like almost ever other family of Scio, had the misfortune to lose all its ])osses- sions on that beautiful island, when the Turks made it adeso'ation. These lads, with a young- er brother, their mother, and a few of their neighbors, flevl from the city of Scio, when the Turks came, and hid themselves, for sev- eral days in an old monastery in the moun- tains, where with scarcely food enough for their subsistence, they remained until they found means of getting on board a small Greek vessel, which accidentally touched at that part of the island, and carried them to the Morea. Thence, not without much difficulty, thoy succeeded in reaching .Malta. The father of the lads is now in the Morea. They are much more favored than many others of tbeir countrymen, as their maternal unole is a mer- chant of considerable wealth, and had none of his property on the island of Scio. He has a handsome establishment in Malta, but has several sisters who are dependent on him tor a support. He defrays the expense of the outfit and passage of these his nephews. We think these lads of much promise, and ear- nestly desire that ihey may enjoy all the best means our country affords, for securing a thoi'ougli education. These youths left Boston, in company with the Corresponding Secretary, on the 11th ult , and will probably lake up their residence, for th» present, at New-Haven, Con., where they have been joined by their Cwo young countrymen first named. At the present time, when through our community so much sympathy is manifested for the Greeks; when, in their behalf, meet- ings are held, addresses made, resolutions passed, and funds procured; it is confidently expected, that these young sons of Greece, who have been sent to our shores for qual- ifications to exert, in future years, a strong regenerating influence upon the ciril, literary and moral character of the interesting peo- ple to which they belong, will not fail of re- ceiving the most efficient support. It is pleas- ing to think of the mutual acquaintance and free intercourse, which may arise betweea this country, Palestine, and Greece. JOUHNET or THE COHRESPOXBING SECRETARr. It has, for several months, been the deter- mination of the Prudential Committee to send one of their number, if practicable, to visit the raissiooary stations in the Indian country, during the present winter and the ensuing spring. They have supposed, that experience indicates some change to be expe- dient, in the present mode of conducting these missions; and that, as one improvement, it will be best to reduce the larger establish- ments, and multiply the smaller ones To execute this design, and to confer with the missionaries and the natives on various sub- jects relating to the success of missions, the Committee have deputed the Coiresponding I Secretary. On the 11th ult. he commenced a journey to discharge this important agency, I which will probably occupy at least six months. j In the course of his journey, he will endeavor j to promote the interests of the Board, espe- cially in the principal cities in the United I States. I Communications designed for the Pruden- ) tial Committee, should be directed as hereto- I fore. UNIVERSITY OF N.C. AT CHAPEL HILL 00032197587 ¥OR liSF. ONLY IN THE NORTH CAROLINA C:OI.LECriON TYSON'S BOOK SHOP 9 CttJar NImIi BIdg SI EMPIRE ST. PROVIDINCE, R. L