of ice, and the mission was in want of salt," flour, and other articles. I set out with my son and a hired man, in our boat, for Cuyahoga river, where the city Cleaveland is laid out. We were gone thirteen days; three of them very stormy with snow and wind. On our return night overtook us against the high shore; the sky suddenly clouded up, the wind shifted and blew toward the shore, and it began to rain: for about three hours we were in danger of being swallowed up by the waves; but after much hard rowing it pleased God to bring us to the mouth of the Black River. We arrived at Sandusky on the 11th of April.

"In the fore part of May, got the teams going in the Indian fields--ploughed

about 40 acres for them, and 10 for the mission. Some time in this month, several of the chiefs and warriors came to see me, and to tell me what the traders had told them. They [the traders] said I had promised to dig across a certain bottom, which they pointed out, and build a mill for the Indians; (the place was no way suitable for the purpose;) and that I was to plough and sow for them 60 or 80 acres of wheat. They were also told, that I had 700 dollars seut on at one time, and more at another, to hire help to do their work with. Various have been the stratagems of the traders to render them jealous of the mission. They were often told, that I wrote down in a great book all I did for them, and by and by their land would go to pay for it. On the 25th of May, two of the traders, Patterson and Williams, drew a long petition for them to Governor Hull, stating their fears that I would do them great injury, if I were suffered to remain longer, and wished to have me removed immediately. They got two of the chiefs to sign it, and two others of less note. The Governor, on receiving it, sent his order that I should pay no farther attention to them. I wrote him back, that I was willing to comply with all rea sonable requirements, and that I should oarefully attend to my missionary appointments.

"Mr. Walker, to whom I had written to interpret for me, came the last week in May. On Saturday we rode to the upper Sandusky, 40 miles. Lord's day, I preached to about fifty, by explaining the commandinents. They heard with good attention. A black woman, who had been brought up among them, was much alarmed at this time. Her husband, a mulatto man, had obtained a rope about ten month before. This awakening termin ated in a hopeful change not long after. About the time I left the mission, the family removed to a settlement of whites, where there is a settled minister, and

were admitted into the church. I am informed they exhibit a Christian character. wo other black people at this place, who are aged, exhibit evidences of a real change.

"Having spent some time in teaching the black people, on Tuesday I came down to the Seneca village; and found there a Monawk youth about 20 years old, who wished to learn to read and write. He was very ragged and lame, having frozen his feet. Sent the interpreter after him June 6th, and the next day began to teach him the letters. I found Mr. Walker to be an excellent interpreter. The Indians were pleased with the man. By him I was able to give them some just ideas of the school, both at the upper and the lower towns. In June, Mr. Walker was obliged to leave me till after harvest; but sent me his son Isase, about 14 years old, who could interpret well for the school, and at the same time learn to read and write himself. His mother was a Wyandot woman, of an excellent disposition for mildness, and of good discernment. They have seven children; all sprightly and promising. About the first of July, Peter Johnson, a Mohawk youth of about twenty, came and made good proficiency in reading and writing. After describing some occurrences, which took place during his absence, Mr. Badger adds:] Missionaries, and those who are employed to help in the school or in labor, if they are of a little, narrow, selfish, peevish temper of mind, will do nothing less than destroy and defeat the whole business, let the plan be ever so good. At this time, (July 1st,) there care two children from the upper town, and five from the lower town, and joined the school. In a few days, i had two more from the upper town. About the last of July, I had to turn the first mentioned above out of school for disobedience; at which time he attempted to take my life by a blow with a carpenter's adze, but was prevented by another youth, who caught the tool as he was raising it for the fatal blow. The others made excellent progress. In eight weeks, two of them learnt their letters, and got forward to words of three syllables. The school consisted, at this time, of thirteen children, all boarding with the missionary family.

"August 25. Mr. Walker returned, and on Saturday we went to the upper town-Met two of the Board coming to visit the mission. The Rev. John Anderson preached on the Sabbath to the Indians. The Rev. William Marcus and I heard. On Monday, had a long talk with

*They continued to do so when I left the mission.

Tarhe,the head chief, and others, about the design of the mission. In reply, the old chief observed, that there were many bad birds to which they had listened too much. They gave us to understand, that Patterson and Williams had told them bad things about the mission, which had excited some uneasiness. They appeared satisfied, and said they were glad we had come among them.

"Sept. 1. Arrived at the lower town. The Rev. Elisha M'Curdy arrived about the same time by the way of Cuyahoga. The committee attended to the state of the mission; had two conferences with the Indians; explained to them the design of the mission; and answered their cavils about it, particularly that about its being a plan to get away their lands. The committee approved of the progress which had been made, and were of opinion that it was expedient to pursue the object of the mission with all possible diligence. As the funds of the Western Missionary Society were small, it was agreed that should go a tour to the eastward, as far as I thought proper, to solicit aid to a plan so important. One of the committee, (the Rev. Mr. M'Curdy,) was to tarry in my place till some one could relieve him

At this time it was highly necessary that there should be some way of breaking corn beside with a mortar. We fell to work with such tools as we had, and in about five or six days completed a hand

ill, which answered the purpose well. My daughter, 12 years old, had been very sick, but was now on the recovery. On the 18th of September my wife was taken ill of the bilious fever; but it pleas ed God to bless means used for her recovery, so that on the 25th we set out on oar return to Austinburgh, with two of our children. My wife was so feeble, as to be scarcely able to sit on her horse. Rode into the plains about 25 miles the first day and encamped, The next day rode about 15 miles and encamped. This was her poor day. The third night we got to a house. My wife continued to mend, and we arrived at my house in Austinburg the next week on Wednesday.

"In my journey, the kindness and liberality with which I was treated, and the mission regarded, were a proof of the philanthropic spirit of New England, and of God's care of the mission. Having accomplished my journey, I returned to Sandusky, on Wednesday, June 14, 1809, having parted with my daughter, who died about the middle of May

"Lord's day, 18th. Preached to the white people, the interpreter being absent. On Tuesday was sent for to visit a Munsee woman, who had been sick about two months. After attending to her, I VOL. XI.

told her and her friends, that I could do nothing for her, unless to make her comfortable while she lived. They wanted, however, that I should try. They brought her in a canoe to a convenient camp near the missionary house. I endeavored to lead her mind to think of her dying condition, and to instruct her in her lost state as a sinner, and what the end of all sinners, who died in their sins, would be. I endeavored to enlighten her in the knowledge of the Savior, and to cause her to understand how sinners might be saved from their sins and the miserable state they are in by nature. I had for an interpreter an old woman, who learnt to read English in John Brainerd's school. The sick woman attended on every op. portunity for instruction with engagedness It seemed as though little else occupied her thoughts. She appeared to take my meaning readily, and to learn much in a few days. On Saturday she expressed a calm resignation to the will of God. She wished to give herself up in baptism. I accordingly baptised her. The next morning I saw her again, and asked her if she slept well through the night. She replied, "I have not slept any." I asked her if she was in pain that kept her from sleep. She replied, No; but her mind was so engaged in thinking of Jesus, that she could not sleep. She continued in that happy frame of mind until the next Wednesday, when she died. Her funeral was attended by her friends and people with Christian decency. I preached to them at the grave. It is hoped, that at the resurrection she will appear among the just, as one redeemed from pagan darkness by the blood of Christ. I should state more of her conversation here, had it not been given at full length in a former letter.

"June 30, 1809. From this time to the first of August, I continued to preach at the missionary station on the Sabbath, and to visit the Indians, and explain the Scriptures to them from house to house. It is noticeable, that where the traders are most familiar among them, there is the most difficulty in getting them to attend. This station, (lower Sandusky,) has been resorted to by Indian traders, and I believe generally of the most abandoned character for lying, cheating, drunkenness, and debauching the Indian women. The main difficulty in conducting a mission among the Indians arises from the influence of the traders with them. They are wholly opposed to eve ry attempt to instruct the Indians; and being well acquainted with Indian jealousies, they use every device to excite them against the mission. At one time the traders tried to excite the Indians to kill

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the oxen and cows belonging to the mission; telling them that these cattle were sent for them, and instead of giving them up I was keeping them for my own use. But from this class, of the serpent's seed we are mostly delivered. They have all departed but one. A faithful perseverance will overcome their lying devices." (To be continued.)

REVIVALS OF RELIGION.

Ir gives us great pleasure to state, that there has been for a few months past a considerable revival of religion at Haverhill, N. H.) A letter from an authentic source, dated Feb. 1, 1815, contains the following sentences. God is doing wonders amongst us. We have been visited by the special influences of his Spirit for about three months.

There have been

about 25 or 30 hopeful conversions, and numbers are still under serious impressions. All our religious meetings are crowded assemblies. Parties of pleasure are given up, and all seem pleased with the exercises of a conference-room.' We have heard that the good work was advancing at a later date.

We have perused a letter from Porttand, which states, that it had been coufidently believed by good people in that town for some time past, that there would soon be a revival of religion there. A considerable revival had actually taken place before the date of the letter refer red to, between seventy and a hundred persons anxiously inquiring the way of life, and probably more, and the number daily increasing. The meetings of those, who are under a deep religious concern, are crowded. The subjects of the work are of all ages from nine years to seventy.

The same intelligence is conveyed in another letter, in which the writer states, that great hopes are entertained that there will be an extensive revival there. The meetings for fasting and prayer Have been solemn and affecting to a degree never before witnessed by the writer. He concludes thus: "In view of a great revival in this place, I know not myself what to say. It is not for works of righteousness which we have done; but of the Lord's mercy, and the fruit of his sovereign grace. He is better than our fears, and even than our hopes. He certainly is doing good continually to the evil and unthankful."

The religious community will rejoice to hear, there is a very extensive revival of religion in Princeton College. We are informed, that nearly all the students are

seriously attentive to the concerns of their souls, and that sixty have obtained a hope. It is said, we presume on good authorty, that there are revivals of religion ia several places in Connecticut. Particalars we have not heard.

EXTRACT OF A LETTER

From Mr. P. Camp, student of divinity at the Theological Seminary, ut Princeton, New Jersey, dated January 13, 1815.

"PERHAPS you have heard of the late Revival of Religion at Raway, and Bridgetown, of this state. I have been of late "to see that great sight." In very deed the Lord is present there. Numbers of little children, some of 9, 10, or 11 years of age, are lisping the praises of God. The stout heart also, and the worldly mind, are yielding to the all-conquering grace of God.....I have heard of a revival also at Poughkeepsie, and other places. In this time of political and national darkness, the Lord seems to be doing great things for Zion, in our own and other lands and even, among the heathen; the standard of the cross is beginning to wave triumphantly....Do we not feel it in our hearts to say to the Lord, "Let all the people praise thee; yea, let all the people praise thee." Is it not the best evidence we can have that we are in the faith, when we feel more rejoiced at the advancement of the glory of God in the earth, than for all things else? Moses was grieved most that there was danger that God's great name would be dishonored.

"Our present number of theological students is 36, and is still increasing; but there is yet a deficiency of means."

DONATIONS TO THE AMERICAN BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR FOREIGN MISSIONS.

Feb. 20, 1815. Part of a residuary leg acy, bequeathed to the Board, by Sally paid by Newton Whittelsoy, Esq. of that Thomas, late of Cornish, (N. H.) and town, as executor of her will.* $250 00

Carried forward $250.00

*The testatrix was, at the time of her death, 46 years old. She had never bee married; but had always lived in respectable families, at moderate wages. The fruits of her industry amounted to about 600 dollars. After giving such legacies to individuals as she thought proper, she left the residue of her estate to the Board, to be expended, according to their dis cretion, in promoting the cause of Christ among the heathen.

From Mrs. Boutell, of Fitchburg, by do.

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annual meeting, on the third of January last, when the following gentlemen were unanimously re-elected; viz.

Rev. WILLIAM JENKS, Prof. in Bowdoin
College, Pres.
Rev. Jous W. ELLINGWOOD, V. Pres.
Dr. SAMUEL ADAMS, Sec.

Mr. JONATHAN HYDE, Treas.
Dr. Joan STOCKBRIDGE, Aud.

24. From the Female Foreign Mission Society of Tyringham, (Mass,) by Miss Abigail, Hale, the Treasurer, remitted by the Rev. Joseph Warren Dow

March 4. From the Rev. Jonathan Fisher, of Bluehill, (Maine.) by Mr. Philip Newins

7. From the Society of the Friends of Morals and Missions in the West Parish of Westminster, (Ver) by the Rev. Dr. Lyman, of Hatfield

10. From a female friend of Foreign Missions, in the north parish of Andover, by Mr. Edyard Warren

From a female friend of missions in Centre Harbor, (N. H.) by Mr. Warren

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FAIRFIELD COUNTY BIBLE SOCIETY.

On the 5th of October last a respectable 20 00 assembly of ministers of the Gospel and civilians convened at the Court House in Danbury, (Con) for the purpose of form. 10 00 ing a Bible Society in the county of Fairfield.-The Superior Court, then in session, adjourned at an early hour, to afford the gentlemen of the bar an opportunity of attending on the occasion. The Rev. Mr. Andrews stated briefly the object of the meeting, and the Rev. Mr. Waterman offered an introductory prayer.Samuel B. Sherwood, Esq. was called to the chair, and Victory Wetmore, Esq. was chosen clerk. The Constitution which had been prepared by a committee appointed in June last, for that purpose, was then read. The scene was peculiarly 312 80 interesting. On the same floor, persons of different denominations were assembled to unite in one of the noblest objects that can engage the hearts of men, that of concentrating the efforts of the friends of the Redeemer, and of providing the means to comunicate the word of life to the poor and destitute.

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A constitution was then adopted, which we should be happy to insert if our limits would permit. After the constitution had been signed, the following gentlemen were elected officers, viz.

Fairfield, on the third Tuesday of September next, at two o'clock, P. M. The meeting was closed with prayer by the Rev. Bethel Judd.

ORDINATIONS AND INSTALLATIONS.

ORDAINED, at Lunenburg, (Mass.) on the 1st ult. the Rev. DAVID DAMON. Sermon from 2 Chron. xviii, 13.

At Haverhill, (N. H.) on the fourth of Jan. last, the Rev. GRANT POWERS, A.M. as pastor of the Congregational church and society in that town. Introductory prayer by the Rev. Roswell Shurtleff, Professor of Theology in Dartmouth College. Sermon by the Rev. Asa Burton, D. D. of Thetford, (Ver:) Consecrating prayer by the Rev. Jonathan Hovey, of Piermont, (N. H.) The charge by the Rev. Nathaniel Lambert, o Lime, (Ň. H) The right hand of fellowship by the Rev. Walter Chapin of Woodstock, (Ver.) Concluding prayer by the Rev. Bancroft Fowler, of Windsor, (Ver)

At Westminster, (Mass.) the Rev. CYRUS MANN, lately a tutor in Dartmouth College, over the congregational church and society in that town, as colleague pastor with the Rev. Asaph Rice. Sermon by the Rev. Elisha Rockwood, of Westborough, from Heb. xiii, 17.

At Chester, (Mass.) on the 1st ult. the Rev. SAMUEL M. EMERSON, to the pastoral charge of the first church and congregation in that town, of which the Rev. Aaron Bascom, lately deceased, was pas

tor.

Sermon by the Rev. Joseph Field, from 2 Cor. v, 20.

At Brentwood, (N. H.) on the 25th of Jan. last, the Rev. CHESTER COLTON, to the pastoral charge of the church and congregation in that town. Sermon by the Rev. Mr. Rowland, of Exeter, from 1 Cor. i, 21.

At Warner, (N. H.) on the 22nd of June last, the Rev. Joan WOODS. The

Introductory prayer was made by the Rev. Dr. M'Farland, of Concord; the sermon by the Rev. Dr. Payson of Rindge; the consecrating prayer by the Rev. Mr. Smith, of Hopkinton; the charge by the Rev. Mr. Sabin; the right hand of fellowship by the Rev. Mr. Sawyer; and the concluding prayer by the Rev. Mr. Price.

man, gave the charge; the Rev. Nathaniel H. Fletcher, of Kennebunk, gave the right hand of fellowship; and the Rev. William Calef made the concluding prayer.

At Boston, on the 16th ult. the Rev. Mr. PIERCE, as pastor of a church in the western part of the state of New York. Introductory prayer by the Rev. Mr. Lowell; sermon by the Rev. Mr. Carey; ordaining prayer by the Rev. Dr. Lathrop; charge by the Rev. Dr. Freeman; right hand of fellowship by the Rev. Mr. Hoiley; and concluding prayer by the Rev. Mr. Thacher.

INSTALLED, as pastor of the Presbyterian church and congregation in Windsor, (Con.) the Rev. JouN BARTLETT. Sermon by the Rev. Shubael Bartlett, of East Windsor, from Gal. iv, 8, 9.

At Tallmadge, (Ohio,) on the 14th of May last, the Rey. SIMEON Woodruff, as pastor over the congregational church and society in that town. The Rev. Jonathan Leslie made the introductory prayer; the Rev. John Seward preached the sermon; the Rev. Joseph, Badger made the installing prayer; the Rev. Giles H. Cowles gave the charge to the pastor; the Rev. Nathan B. Derrow the charge to the people; the Rev. John Seward the right hand of fellowship; and the Rev. William Hagford made the concluding prayer..

CHINESE VERSION OF THE NEW TESTAMENT.

THE London Missionary Society has lately received fifty copies of Mr. Morrison's Translation of the New Testament into the Chinese Language, a work of immense labor and supreme importance. Mr. Morrison has been for many years employed in the study of Chinese Literature, preparatory to this great undertaking, while resident at Macao and Canton as a missionary. That he is well qualified for the work we have this important testimony; viz. that the East India Cornpany have resolved to print, at their expense, his Dictionary and Grammar of the Chinese Language, in three ponderous volumes. Indeed, Mr. Morrison's correspondence shews him to be a man of talents, industry, and entire devotedness to the cause of Christ.

The completion of this translation, and the commencement of its distribution in China, and among the Chinese population of many Asiatic islands, form an era in the history of the Church.