of spiritual good; notwithstanding, || we rejoice that they are inclined to hear the gospel by any motives whatever, hoping that the word of life may be blessed to their salvation, although they should not listen to it with any reference to this object. About four months since, Mrs. Wade commenced a native female school; the pupils are all boarders, and their expenses in regard to food and clothing, as well as tuition, defrayed from the funds, collected for that purpose in pursuance of the plan proposed by Mrs. Judson. The number of scholars is now fourteen; these have been obtained without any direct application on our part; they have come voluntarily, and in a number of instances begged admittance as a favour, or rather their parents have done it for them. They learn to read, to use the needle, &c. besides which, they receive religious instruction. In this, as well as in learning to read, Mrs. Wade is assisted by Mah-Men-lay. Dr. Judson also contributes much to their religious instruction by having prayers with them every evening in their language; and I am happy to add that their parents make no objection to their being instructed in our religion. We could no doubt increase the number of scholars, by a little exertion on our part, but we prefer trying the experiment of seeing whether a sufficient number will not apply of their own accord. May the God of Missions graciously bless our feeble efforts to build up his cause, and make his holy name known among the heathen, the object which is dearer to our hearts than any other on earth. Dear brother, pray for us, that the fruit of our labour may appear, and that we ourselves may, through the operation of the Holy Spirit, yield abundantly that fruit which we labour to produce in others. On our way down the Calcutta river, I wrote a letter to you, informing you that the brethren here had advised our speedy removal to this place; and that in compliance with their advice, I had taken passage with my family in the ship Guniawa for this port. We left Calcutta on the 19th of March, and arrived here on the 17th of April. Mr. Wade was alone at the mission house, Dr. Judson and Mrs. Wade having gone up to Mau-la-ming for the benefit of little Maria Judson's health. They returned on the 20th, but the poor child survived but four or five days. Thus one of the first things we had to do, after reaching our station, was to entomb another of our little number. Brother Judson is deeply afflicted; but he submits quietly. Soon as our mutual salutations were over, and a suitable opportunity offered itself, I requested the brethren to advise me, as to my future course. The result is, that we have concluded to have two mission stations in this region; one at Amherst, and one at Maula-ming. Mr. Wade will remain at the former, and I shall go to the latter, while Dr. Judson will go from one station to the other for the present, as duty seems to call. The two stations are twenty-five learn, that he has established a miles apart, on the same river, so School for the instruction of Burthat the intercourse between them mah youth of the first families. It will be constant, and, in general, consists of nine scholars, five of daily. As I could hire no house whom are sent by the King. They in Mau-la-ming, the brethren ad- study from 9 to 3 daily; and are vised me to erect a small bam- instructed in the English language, boo house, which I am doing. geography, astronomy, navigation, The house will be finished in a trigonometry, &c. Two of the few days, when I expect to remove first boys, both sons of noble my family into it. The native parents, daily read the Bible in Enpopulation of Mau-la-ming, is sup-glish, and have copied the map of posed to be about twenty thousand. the world.* [Calcutta Herald. One year ago, it was all a thick jungle, without an inhabitant. The population of Amherst is not nearly so great, but there is a pros- ENGLISH BAPTIST MISSION. pect of its increasing. If it should not, the brethren in Amherst will ING OF THE ENGLISH BAPTIST MISSIONARY probably remove to Mau-la-ming SPEECHES AT THE ANNUAL MEETafter the rains. Sir Archibald Campbell has been so kind as to offer me a large and beautiful spot of ground, sufficient for a large mission establishment. It is about a mile south of the military cantonments. On this spot I am erecting the bamboo house, abovementioned. It will probably cost between two hundred, and two hundred and fifty rupees, with the necessary outhouses, enclosure, &c. Although our prospects are not so settled as we could wish, there still being no small uncertainty in regard to the future measures of the English Government, yet my dear companion and myself feel more than we have ever felt, that we have reached the scene of our future labours. These are people for whom we are willing to labour, and to die. May divine grace prepare our hearts for the arduous and responsible work in which we are now about to engage. With kindest sentiments I remain yours in the service of Christ, GEO. D. BOARDMAN. DR. PRICE'S SCHOOL. By a letter from Dr. Price American missionary at Ava, dated Jan. 27th last, we are happy to JAN. 1828. The Rev. John Statham, from Calcutta, expressed peculiar satisfaction in the proceedings of this day. I am just returned from Calcutta, and can safely assure you that there has never been a better prospect of abundant success than at this time, for labourers going forth in the strength of the Lord. Just before my departure, I attended the baptism of some natives, and the impression made on the spectators was evidently great. One who saw a Mussulman baptized was convinced and converted; he was a Moonshee, or man of learning, whose renunciation of caste and profession of Christianity, made a deep and lasting impression on many of his idolatrous neighbours The preaching of the gospel to the natives is continued with great assiduity. Many young men have been raised up to preach salvation to their countrymen. These young men frequently meet together to encourage one another in the work. I visited them just before I sailed, and was delighted with what I * A Journal from Dr. Price of interest, will shortly appear in this work. ED. 3 heard. Their prayers for this So-||ures are laid up for a ruined world. ciety were very fervent. They The proper business of these meetoften go into the streets with the ings is to promote a spirit of labour New Testament in their hands, and patient perseverance. Our which they read to companies of confidence is in heaven, our chief persons that collect around them. resources are on high; but success In this way Mr. Kirkpatrick was is to be looked for in the exertions raised up, who preaches with great of the churches. The world is fervour and eloquence. The preju- promised to Christ; but the church dices of the natives, wherever Mis- is to conquer that world for their sonaries are stationed, are much Lord. Such being the object to be diminished. Time was when attained, enlarged and increased Christian preachers could hardly exertion appears necessary. Misgo forth without personal danger; sionaries are the vanguard of the now the natives encourage them. Christian army, who go forth relyNot long ago I was called to visit a poor old native convert. Upon inquiring what were her expectations for eternity, and what hope she had beyond the grave, she answered, “I have Christ in my heart, I want no more:" and she desired me to make her will, bequeathing her house and ground about it to the Missionary Society. Schools are established at every station; and many of the natives, who at first thought there must be some sinister design in them, and therefore refused to let their daughters attend, now wish them to be admitted. But I must urge the necessity of continued exertion. Oh! could you have seen and heard, what my dear brother who spoke last and myself have seen and heard, your hearts would be more powerfully drawn forth to compassionate the poor Hindoos. Much has been done, but more still remains to be done. Where the Gospel has not reached, there is the same cruelty and superstition as ever. Oh! send out more Missionaries, faithful men. There should be two or three at each station; then more work would be done, and the illness or death of an individual would not interrupt it. The Rev. Caleb Birt of Portsea. Meetings like the present exhibit the Christian church at its highest point of elevation. Hence it appears like Mount Zion, where treas ing on the assurances of the divine word, that the faith of Christ shall at last universally prevail. The warfare is against error and misery. Christianity, and that only, must rectify the disorders in the moral constitution of the world. A disturbing force has been introduced by sin; but this disturbing force shall be destroyed by the power of Christ. In the early stage of the mission, when all was hope, but all was untried, it needed the characters of Fuller and others to commend it to the publick patronage; but now, after what has been accomplished, after what we have heard from Missionaries themselves, what more can be necessary to ensure its continued support? The aid of Auxiliary Societies is invaluable. They form the very sinews of the Institution itself, and there ought to be one in every church of the denomination. The field of labour is large, extensive enough to call forth the energies of the whole denomination, which when fully exerted may accomplish much. Such meetings as this are beneficial to London, and similar benefits will attend the establishment of Auxiliary Societies every where. The interests of this Society will be best promoted by forming auxiliaries. They will promote and preserve a missionary spirit; and when this becomes general, we shall be restored to the spirit of the primitive church, and shall attain primitive enjoyments. meantime all the efforts and sacri-ity, worth $35,08. 4. From Graf In the ty of Worcester County, and vicin fices that we make will have their own reward, while we know that we are pouring consolations into the sorrows, and endeavouring to heal the maladies of an afflicted and guilty world. Lon. Miss. Her. DOMESTIC STATIONS. MR. M'COY'S LETTER TO MESSRS. Gent. ton Female Charitable Society, Mrs. Louisa Convers Secretary, worth $24,44. 5. From Medfield, goods worth $28,00. 6. A bundle from Plymouth County Society, Levi Pierce, Treasurer, worth $8,52. Let me beg the favour of you, gentlemen, to tender our very sincere thanks to the several Socie ties which have so generously contributed to the relief of the afflicted people of our charge. Grateful for those favours, and under great obligations to you, gentlemen, for your attention to our business, I subscribe for myself and fellow missionaries, and for the children of our charge, the special recipients of your bounty and kindness, Your obedient and obliged hum- Your letter of the 22d May last has been received, in two boxes of goods sent by sundry benevolent societies to this mission, and ship-ble servant, ped by you at the above date. All were received in good order, and in a time which rendered the whole very acceptable. The goods were from the following societies, viz. in box No 1. Wendell, Mass. Society, Aux. Baptist Board Foreign Missions. Mrs. LETTER FROM TWO INDIANS TO MR. The following Letter was addressed by two Indian youths now at Hamilton, to Rev. I. M'Coy, their former instructer, under whose labours, together with his associates, they were brought to an acquaintance with the gospel. We give it as written by themselves with some slight correction in spelling a very few words. It is hoped that these young men, with five others at the same Seminary, will soon go forth to be a blessing to their heathen countrymen. Hamilton Seminary, Nov. 9, 1827. Dear Father, Ruth Osgood, Secretary. Goods worth $15. 2. Swanzey, goods worth $14,95. 3. Sundry books &c., with a bundle from Bradford Academy; all directed to Lucretia Purchase, from Wrentham, Mass., no invoice. 4. From Joel Manning, Andover, Vermont, Trustee of the Vermont Baptist Convention, worth $14,94. 5. From Young Ladies Reading Society, West Dedham, Mass. by S. Allan, worth $8,25. 6. From Woburn, Mass. worth $20,32. In box No. 2. 1. Goods from Female Society, Windsor Vt., not valued. 2. From the female friends of the Baptist Church and Society in Al-We were somewhat astonished on stead, N. H. by Mrs. Anna Higby, worth $18,37. 3. From Mrs. Mehitable Sampson, Secretary of Dorcas Society, of Harvard, Mass. on account of the Auxiliary Socie Yours has been gratefully and gladly received by us the 7th inst. We were all gratified to hear of you, but a better satisfaction would have been, if you had reached our sights, to shake hands with you. account of your not coming here, to give us a visit while you were so close by us; however, as the father knows better than the sons, we must acknowledge that you have the right to dispose your affairs; we are very much pleased to see your zeal and anxiety for the welfare and prosperity of the poor misfortunate Indians. We think if we are not cheated in our feeling that we sympathize with their condition; we think we have an anticipation of that time when we shall unitedly engage in the great concern of our blessed Redeemer, to endeavour to blow the glad tidings of a dying and risen Saviour who was once despised and rejected by the Scribes, Pharisees, Priests, and Kings; but notwithstanding all this transaction in betraying him into the hands of notorious persons to death, that he is now exalted in heaven at the right hand of his Father to be Prince and Saviour, and to give repentance to those who will confess him to be the advocate or intercessor between God and man,—and as we learn ourselves of the expressions which he uttered, saying, "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest," &c. We are very glad also to hear of the family at home; that they are doing well excepting old Mrs. Ash. We feel emotion and sorrow at her state; but we hope that she has a foretaste of that glory and happiness which is reserved for the children of God. On this account we are not so much agitated and concerned; nevertheless we should be happy to hear of her recovery, for we have a hope and expectation that we shall be permitted to see all the fathers, mothers, brothers, and sisters in Israel, in our native country, if Providence permit. Dear Father, you seem to have a wish that we might possess strict attention and assiduity in Our studies, in order that we may get along as fast as we can, and pay observance to our teachers, and in special manner that we may be devotional, watchful, prayerful, and submissive to Him who is our Maker and Preserver. We hope that we are in conformity to your feeling and wish; but we confess that we have nothing to boast as to giving ourselves in devotedness and consecration to the service of God. We wish therefore that you will not cease to make mention of our names to the mercy-seat; we feel as though we needed the prayers of every saint in order that we may adorn the profession which we have made with well ordered lives and godly conversation; we hope that none of us deems it a task to bow our knees in supplication to God that we may obtain those things which are calculated for the benefit of our souls and be wise unto salvation. With regard to our present concerns in study, we are about as progressive as we ever have been, and that degree you know. We are expecting to be separated in three weeks from this time, to have vacation: for this reason we think we shall be deprived of each other's company; but we hope that we shall again meet to enjoy one another's society, early next spring. All the Indian brethren send their affectionate regards, and their best wishes for your prosperity and success in your present undertaking; and we hope you will write us a letter of exhortation and admonition, as as you shall have received these few lines. soon |