Portland, Indian's friend so. for Oregon miss. which and prev. dona. constitute WOODBURY STORER an Hon. Mem. 70; 3d par. mon. con. 150; Rev. I. Weston, 6,75; Windham, Rev. W. Warren, Essex co. North, Ms. Aux. So. J. Amesbury and Salisbury, La. Newbury, Ceylon so for sch. in Ceylon, 25, Belleville, La. 61; Newburyport, Dr. Dann's so. mon. con. 91,81; a lady, 5; Mr. Stearn's so. coll. 82; sab. sch. 14.50; 226 75 7 00-449 91 Caldwell, Tr. 22 00 86 00 193 31-301 31 22 56 10 50 Franklin co. Me. Aux. So. J. Titcomb, Tr. Strong, Mon. con. Temple, Indiv. Benton, Weld, Cong. so. Geneva and vic. N. Y. By C. A. Cook, Agent, Fayette, Presb. chh. indiv. Geneva, Presb. and R. D. chh. la. 68 46 Portageville, Cong. chh. Grafton co. N. H. Aux. So. W. Green, Greene co. N. Y. Aux. So. Rev. Dr. Porter, Tr. Hampden co. Ms. Aux. So. C. Merriam, Tr. Brimfield, La. and gent. benev.so. 25 00 Harmony Confer, of chhs. Ms. W. C. Capron, Tr. Grafton, Evan. cong. chh. and so. to constitute EDWARD B. BIGELOW an Hon. Mem. Milford, Mon. con. Sutton, Chh. Uxbridge, A friend, 11 50 13 96-126 98 Tr. 74 83 10 39-85 22 20 00 20 00-40 00 5 00--30 00 100 00 18.00 51 00 25 00-194 00 Granby, Salmon Brook, Gent. Suffield, Gent. 51,79; thank. off. 5. Mrs. B. Gray, 25; Hartford co. South, Ct. Aux. So. H. Eastbury, Cong, chh. mon. con. Middletown, South cong. chh. 46.87; 1st chh. 39,38; Middlefield, la. 13,75; New Britain, A friend, for Nestorian miss. Hillsboro' co. N. H. Aux. So. E. D. Amherst, Mon. con. Francestown, J Kingsbury, Mason, Mon. con. Nashua, Mr. Richards's so. a s. s. class, 1,50; E. Parker, to constitute JOEL PAKKER of Keene, an Hon. Mem. 100; Northampton and vic. Ms. Aux. So. J. D. Whitney, Tr. Easthampton, S. Williston, Old Colony, Ms. Aux. So. H. Coggeshall, Tr. Fairhaven, Cong. chh. and so. KER and Mrs. THOMAS NICK- Wareham, La 31,58; gent. 20,87; mon. con. 13,81: 55 72 Orleans co. Vt. Conf. of Chhs. T. Jameson, Tr. 230 00 New Bedford, Trin. chh. and so. to constitute JOSHUA BAR 324 95 66 26-621 21 1 00 25 00 52 75 10.00 118 60 16 52-222 87 38 00 Easton, Coll. North Bridgewater, Gent. and la. South Weymouth, Mon. con. Penobscot co. Me. Aux. So. E. F. Duren, Tr. Pilgrim Asso. Ms. Rev. R. B. Hall, Tr. Pembroke, Mary C. Ford, (of Plymouth, 3d chh. mon. con. 67; la. 34,25; 984 32 50 101 25 Champlain, N. Y. Cong. chh. (of which fr. Mrs. S. Hubbell and chil. for Silas Hubbell, Ceylon, 24;) 283 00 Chanceford, Pa. La. for Samuel S. Martin, Ceylon, 20 00 468 12 West Attleboro', Valley of the Mississippi, Aux. So. G. L. Weed, Tr. Western Reserve aux. so. By Rev. H. Coe, Agent, Ashtabula co. Kingsville, 2; Cuyahoga co. Brecksville, A. A. 1; Erie co. Milan, 1; H. Chase, 12; A. Bissell, 10: Rev. E. Judson, 5; H. C. W. 5; Sandusky City, 62,17; juv. sew. so. 1,46; Vermilion, Rev. H. Betts, 1,50; Geauga co. Chester, 9; Defiance, 3,75; Huron co. Greenfield, 13,25; Lyme, 30 31; C. Rush, 13, C. Smith, 10; Monroeville, 42,13: Mucksville, 1; Norwalk, 155,31: Mrs. J. Lawrence, dec'd, 10. Wakeman, 6,55; Lake co. Centreville, 9,24; N. Wood, 10; Unionville, 23; Lorain Rochester 3; Lucas co. Maumee City, 48,48, Waterville, 6; Portage co. Atwater, 15; Freedom, 5,60; Nelson, 10; Rootstown, 10; Seneca co. Bloom, for Oregon miss. 10; Summit co. Cuyahoga Falls, 14,35; Richfield, 2; O. M. Oviatt, 20: Tallmadge, D. Fellows, 50; Trumbull co. Canfield, 15,25; Mesopotamia, a bal. 50c. E. Lyman, 12,50; Wood co. Plain, 3; less dis. 36; Co. Charlestown, Ms. 1st chh. and so. Chazy, N. Y., J. C. Hubbell, 20; indiv. 11,44; Danville, Pa. Fem. so. Durham, N. Y., R. Osborn, 10; indiv. 1,50; a lady, 1; East Galway, N. Y. Presb. chh. coll. Fort Covington, N. Y. Ist presb. chh. la. 15; juv. so. 5; R. M. 10; B. R. 10, bal. of coll. 32; 20 00 31 44 11 31 3.00 45 00 20 00 12.50 80 00 5 00 12 00 72 00 Franklinville, N. Y. 1st cong. chh. coll. 18; 30 00 6 25 5 00 Elyria, 127; less dis. 18,90; 108 10 283 24 Ded. dis. on prev. remittances, 190 62-92 62 Windham co. North, Ct. Aux. So. G. Danielson, Tr. Windham co. South, Ct. Aux. So. Z. Storrs, Tr. Gettysburg, Pa. Christ chh. sab. sch. Glenn's Falls, N. Y. Presb. so. to constitute Rev. COURTNEY SMITH, Warrensburgh, and Rev THOMAS J. HASWELL, Chester, Hon. Mem. 122,78; D. T. Hamlin, 10; a friend, 10; Grass Lake, Mich. Presb. chh. for David K. Ellis, Ceylon, 142 78 13 00 100 00 Greenville, N. Y. Presb. chh. mon. con. 20; coll. (of which to constitute Rev. Windsor co. Vt. Aux. So. E. C. Tracy and J. Francis, Trs. ELIAS CLARK an Hon. Mem. 50;) 62,75; 82 75 Hamden, N. Y. Cong. chh. 12 89 Hardiston, N J., N. presb. chh. coll. Harrisburg, Pa. F. Wyeth, 25; W. A. 6; I. W. 5; H. M. 5: 9.00 41 00 18 00--28 00 Hector. N. Y. Presb. chh. 24 00 Kingsboro', N. Y. Rev. Dr. Yale's so. Kirkland, N. Y. Cong, chh. 89 75 4.70 Lancaster, N. H. Rev. C. Perry, 10 00 B. Hawkes, Tr. Lawrenceville, N. Y. Presb. chh. mon. con. Lewis, N. Y. Cong. so. 11.00 10 00 50.00 24.00 12 33 Stockbridge, Cong. chh. and so. 10 00 Worcester co. Central, Ms. Aux. So. A. D. Foster, Tr. Worcester co. Á friend, 513; a lady, 20; 533 00 Worcester co. North, Ms. Aux. So. Ashburnham, La. 12; Mrs. M. W. 5; do. av. of jew. 5; Miss M. F. 2; York co. Me. Confer. of Chhs. Rev. I. Kimball, Tr. Alfred, Cong. chh. and so. 37,64; 58 63 66 12-124 75 $15,189 89 VARIOUS COLLECTIONS AND DONATIONS. Lexington, N. Y. Rev. Dr. Williston, Marathon, N. Y. Fem. benev. so. 10; I. M. New Windsor, N. Y. Presb. chh. mon. con. Parsippany, N. J. Read. and sew. so. 20; coll. 17; Patchogue, N. Y. Cong. chh. mon. con. Peekskill, N. Y. Payson presb. chh. mon. con. Perth Amboy, N. Y. Presb. chh. for for. dist. of tracts, Philadelphia, Pa. 1st presb. chh. D. P. A. 5; 5th presb. chh. fem. s. s. so. for Delia S. Waterman, Ceylon, 20; J. M. Atwood, 50; J. Atwood, 30; a lady, 50; a friend, 15; for a child at Cape Palmas, 15; Cecil, 5; a friend, 2; Pittsburgh, Pa. 1st presb. chh. inf. sch. class, Plattsburgh, N. Y. Presb. chh. (of which fr A. C. Moore, 62,50;) 200; indiv. 7; Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Presb. chh. Providence, R. I. Benef cong, chh. teachers of sab. sch. for Stephen S. Wardwell, Ceylon, 20; for Sophia Hall, do. 20; coll. (of which fr. Rev. Dr. Tucker, to constitute Rev. JOHN J. DANA, Canaan, N. Y., an Hon. Mem. 50; fr. B. Dyer, to constitute Rev. WILLIAM DOUGLAS an Hon. Mem. 50; fr. WILLIAM I. KING, which constitutes him an Hon. Mem. 100; fr. S. S. Wardwell, for. Sandw. Ist. miss. 15;) 641,11; A. B. Arnold, for Gregory, Constantinople, 60; Ravenna, O. Cong. chh. and so. to constitute Rev. EDWARD E. ATWATER an Hon. Mem. Ridgeway Corners, N. Y. Fem. sew. so. Rochester, N. Y., A. Champion, 1,000; C. M. Lee, to constitute Rev. HORACE WINSLOW of New Windsor, and Rev. PARSONS C. HASTINGS of Avon, Hon. Mem. 100; South Paris, Me. S. Morse, 1,100 00 16 00 20.00 71 49 Snowhill, Md. Presb. chh. 40 11 Stamford, N. Y. Presb. chh. 40 00 Stoneham, Ms. La. so. 72 96 Troy, N. Y. 2d-st. chh. E. Wickes, 200; 35 00 9 32 Washingtonville, N. Y. Presh. chh. mon. con. Woburn, Ms. Ist cong. so. gent. 151,05; Unknown, Two friends, 10; a friend, 5; Ded. am't ack, in June fr Poundridge, N. Y. paid to the Board by mistake, LEGACIES. 15 31 405 77 15.00 22,428 94 30 25 $22,398 69 Boscawen, N. II. Rachel B. Dix, by Rev. E. 700 H. Porter, for Africa, North Reading, Ms. A box, fr. la. sew. cir. Salem, Ms. A hat, fr. a friend, Troy, N. Y., A barrel, fr. la. sew. so. of 1st presb. chh. and Mrs. Willard of Fem. Sem. for Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence, Madura. Unknown, A box of garden seeds, fr. Mr. Crosby, rec'd at Park Hill. S. Reeve, Treasurer of the Auxiliary Society of Richmond and Vic., Va., acknowledges the receipt of the following sums, viz. Richmond, Shockoe Hill, United presb. chh. coll. 32; mon. con. 116 01; indiv. 516,20; Rocketts, 3d chh. coll. 4,79; indiv. 25; Culpepper, Mrs. G. 2,50; Augusta, E. A. G. 5; J. M. McC. 5; Lexington, E. M. P. 13; Elk Branch and Shepherdstown congs. 43.50; Charlotte, S. H. for sch. at Bombay, 20; P. Le Grand, for Andrew Hart and Thomas P. Hunt, 40; indiv. 12; Pole Green and Salem, Chh. 27,50; Shenandoah, Woodstock chh. 17,32; Petersburg, High-st. chh mon con. 55,75; Mrs. G. K. T. 10; Prince Edward, Douglass chh. to constitute Dr. JAMES H. LACY an Hon. Mem. 100; J. D. Morton and S. W. Scott, for chil. at Ahmednuggur, 40; M. R. V. 2,50; 1,088 07 The following articles are respectfully solicited from Printing paper, writing paper, blank-books, 150 00 quills, slates, etc., for the missions and mission schools. 90 40 Shoes, hats, blankets, sheets, pillow cases, towels, shirts, socks, stockings, fulled cloth, by U. Edwards, Ex'r, (prev. rec'd, 150;) 150 00 flannel, domestic cotton, etc. Nestorians of Boordistan. JOURNAL OF MR. HINSDALE FROM ALEPPO TO MOSUL. MR. Hinsdale's account of his journey from Beyroot on the Mediterranean, by the way of Scandaroon or Alexandretta, Aleppo, and Mardin to Mosul, near the site of the ancient Nineveh on the Tigris, has lately come to hand. That portion of the route between Aleppo and Mosul had never before been travelled by any missionary of the Board; and a few extracts are therefore given here. Mr. and Mrs. Hinsdale left Beyroot in company with their lamented associates, Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell, who were not spared to reach their destined field of labor, 24th of April, 1841, proceeding to Alexandretta in an Austrian brig, and arrived on the 30th. Thence they proceeded through Antioch to Aleppo, and arrived on the 8th of May; which place they left on the 28th. ladies, with two attendants, Mr. Kotschy and two servants in the former, and in the latter part of the journey, eight or ten muleteers and twenty-four or twentyfive baggage animals. Our general course for more than two days bore a little to the east of north, following the river Kowaik, upon which Aleppo is situated. For about one hour beautiful fields, or rather one extended tract of barley, stretched on each side of the road as far as we could see. It was the commencement of barley harvest, and as we passed one section, in which several individuals of both sexes were gathering the grain, one of the women took a handful and ran to present it to us, as the first fruits of the season, expecting, as a matter of course, a present in return. We afterwards found that this is a common practice. For another hour the road, that lay upon the bank of the stream, was beautifully shaded with willows and mulberry trees, which seemed Parting Scenes-Face of the Country in the more agreeable on account of the the Vicinity. Accustomed as I had long been to the struggle of parting with friends, and though my acquaintance with those we were now leaving, had been slight, yet I know not that any previous trial of a similar nature had been more severe. I felt that I was now leaving the last traces of civilized life, to become a wanderer through a region of country of which little was known, except that it was infested with thieves and robbers, and that our safety, as far as means are concerned, must depend in a great measure, upon our show of strength. Large caravans are seldom attacked, while small ones are often plundered. The appearance of our party was sufficiently formidable, consisting of ourselves and VOL. XXXVIII. almost total destitution of trees of any description through this whole region. In many places the eye is not relieved by the sight of a single tree for several days in succession. The country over which we passed this morning, was generally level, and the soil fertile; though, after the first two hours, there were but few signs of cultivation. This is true of large tracts of country over which we passed. The sensation was often painful, while riding over these depopulated regions, sometimes for a whole day, without seeing a human abode, not even a shepherd's tent; and the inquiry would frequently arise, Where are the multitudes that must have inhabited these plains from the infancy of our race? Whence this general desolation? Surely it is the blast of the 39 breath of the Almighty, expressive of his abhorrence of the abominations of its inhabitants. Not only are the inhabitants swept away, but the soil itself seems to be cursed for their sakes: for though fertile, in many places it produces little else than thorns and thistles. 3. We were seated on our horses a little before two, A. M., having taken a hasty breakfast. Soon after sunrise we passed Nisib, a little mud village, where the decisive battle was fought in the late war between Mahomet Ali and the allied powers, by which the former was About three hours from Aleppo we obliged to relinquish the possession of passed several mud villages, in appear- Syria. The country around Nisib ance resembling a collection of hay-abounds in vineyards, olives, and mulstacks in America, the upper story being berries; which, together with the abundconical and about the size that our far-ant crops of wheat and barley, now mers make their stacks of hay. We halted on the banks of the Kowaik. Here we were joined by a company of pilgrims, twenty-five or thirty in number, who were returning from a visit to the 'Holy City,' and were our fellow-travellers as far as Diarbekir. Some of them were travelling on foot, others, who were able to procure them, riding horses, mules, or donkeys. Aged women, whose strength seemned nearly exhausted, were returning from a tour of four or five months, doubtless congratulating them selves that they had purchased a clear title to eternal life by visiting the scenes of our Savior's sufferings, and paying their adorations to those consecrated places. On the morning of the 31st we rose about one o'clock, took breakfast, and mounted our horses at fifteen minutes after three. The country over which this day's ride conducted us was level and generally nearly destitute of vegetation. Nisib-Beer on the Euphrates—A Well. The country passed over on the first of June appeared more fertile, and portions of it afforded excellent feed for the animals of the caravan. June 2. Rose at one. Breakfasted, and were on our way at two o'clock. Our course during the day was nearly east, leading at first over a level country, through extensive tracts of fine wheat, that would have caused our American farmers to gaze with admiration. After the first two hours the country was agreeably diversified with hills and valleys, cut in some places into deep ravines. Numerous mud villages, and more in ruins, imparted interest, if not beauty, to the scenery, while the occasional groves of olive and mulberry trees were both interesting and attractive. Encamped at twenty minutes past nine in the morning on a small stream tribury to the Euphrates. ready for the sickle, imparted a peculiar charm to scenery naturally beautiful. The sight of the wheat and barley was particularly grateful, as it betokened a speedy termination of the severe famine, by which this whole region of country had been scourged during the preceding year, rendering it difficult, and often impossible, to procure provisions by the way. We had, however, prepared for such emergencies by taking a quantity of hard bread, resembling our American crackers, though much inferior to them. I would advise every missionary company coming by this route, to take a barrel of crackers expressly for the journey. We arrived at the banks of the Euphrates, opposite Beer, at seven, A. M., after a pleasant morning's ride of nearly five hours. Here we had anticipated the pleasure of seeing the faces of Englishmen once more, as we had heard of the arrival of two English steamers, the first that had ever ascended the river as far as Beer. Our expectations were disappointed, as the steamers had left the day before our arrival. Probably their departure was hastened by the scarcity of provisions, as they were under the necessity of sending to Aleppo to procure bread and flour. The Euphrates at this place is about a quarter of a mile in width and very rapid. It is crossed in row-boats, with high, sharp-pointed prows, high at the sides and sufficiently spacious to hold, (not accommodate,) eight or ten persons, with as many horses, closely crowded together. The situation of Beer is peculiar; the contrast of the scenery on its eastern and western sides being such as is rarely to be met with. The western side is washed by the swift running waters of the Euphrates, beyond which the fertile plain stretches to a great distance; while on every other side, with the exception of a narrow opening at the south, it is hedged in by a high wall of rocks. At the north, the mountain terminates in a nearly perpendicular bluff of white claystone, overhanging the river, till it comes |