air have in a great restored me.

measure the natives. You may suppose that this caused us much dis

I rejoice that American Chris-tress, and occasioned many par

ticular and special meetings for prayer; it did so, and the Lord heard and delivered us from all our fears.

The Danish govenor was very firm; he assured us that he

tians have lately done so much for the cause of the translations here; and I hope it will not be a transient flame of zeal, for the expense of these translations will continue for some years to come. When accomplished-would not suffer the printing when the words of eternal life are translated and published in ten languages, will there not be joy on earth, will there not be joy in heaven ?

I intreat my best love to Mrs. Staughton, and all your family, all your church. My best love to dear captain Wickes if with you. I remain, reverend and dear sir, most affectionately yours.

IGN. FERNANDEZ.

Letter from the Rev. W. Carey to the Rev. W. Rogers, D. D.

Calcutta, Nov. 25, 1807.

MY DEAR BROTHER, I LEARN from captain Jones that the Bingham will sail in a day or two, and therefore write you a hasty line, intending to make amends, by a more circumstantial account of our affairs in my next.

press to be removed by any negotiation, and that if forcible measures were resorted to he would strike the flag and surrender himself a prisoner of war. We were, however, greatly distressed. The idea of a breach of amity between two nations, taking its rise from us, was a matter of deep concern; we therefore resolved to try all mild measures while we could. Myself, therefore, and brother Marshman requested a private audience with Lord Minto. We conversed with him freely upon the affairs of the mission. He treated us with much respect, and at our request gave us leave to present him with a private memorial upon the subject of the mission; which we did, and which was followed by a letter from government to us, revoking the order respecting the press, and recognising the circumstance of our distributing pamphlets through their dominions.

We, my dear brother, have lately been in a very perilous si- All this distress arose from a tuation. Government sent us a Persian translation of a Benletter absolutely requiring us to alee pamphlet, which contained remove our printing press to a life of Mahummed, mostly exCalcutta, that it might be under tracted from the preliminary the inspection of proper officers discourses to Sale's Koran, and appointed by them for that pur- followed by a few reasons why pose, and requiring us not to we did not believe the Koran to preach to the natives, distribute be of divine authority, or Mapamphlets, or do any thing hummed to be a prophet of God. which had a tendency to convert | This pamphlet was put into the

hands of a Mussulman, who have raised the shell of our took the shortest way of answer-place of worship, which inclu ing it; he showed it to his mas-ding the portico is seventy feet ter, and he represented the mat- square. ter to government, and occasioned us all the trouble and anxiety above mentioned.

To-morrow my son Felix, and brother Chater, with their wives and children, sail for Rangoon ; their baggage has been for some time on board the ship, but they have been detained by an em

Though deeply distressed, yet I felt a confidence in God that he would make all these trials turn out ultimately for the fur-bargo. C, may God make them therance of the gospel; I trust this will indeed be the case. Accept my assurance of particular love, give the same to Mrs. Rogers, to Mr. Ralston and all other friends. I am very affectionately, yours,

W. CAREY.

Letter from W. Carey to the
Rev. Dr. Staughton.
Calcutta, Nov. 25, 1807.

the instruments of abundant
good to that dark country! in
which the gospel of salvation by
the blood of Christ has never yet
been published to the natives,
unless we admit that some of
the Roman Catholic mission
may have done it.
We hope
soon to set up three more mis-
sionary stations; the death of a
much respected friend up the
country has led to some steps
which will probably end in the
settling of a brother there: we
think of trying immediately also
to send one to Oorissa, and an
ther to Chitagung. I hope no
obstacles may arise to prevent
these arrangements from taking
place. Brother Fernandez has
just left us, he has been down
for the benefit of his health,
which I am happy to say, is in
a great measure re-established.
Brother Chamberline is at Cut-

MY DEAR BROTHER STAUGHTON, I HAVE this day learned from captain Jones, that the Bingham will sail immediately, I therefore have written to Dr. Rogers a hasty letter giving an account of some of our troubles; as I am not fond of seeing others querulous or of being so myself, I shall give you an account of some of our bright-side cir-wa, laboring with all his might in the work of the Lord! both he and brother Fernandez have scals to their ministry.

cumstances.

our

Among the natives success has lately been small, and gloomythings preponderate. We hear good tidings from one place about a hundred miles off; but near us see very little to encourage. Among the Europeans in Calcutta, the Lord has been working, and our prospects are greatly improved. I have reason also to believe that one Armenian is converted. We

The printing of the first vol ume of the Bible in Bengalee is now finished, and that of the second which will contain the historical books from Joshua to Esther (inclusive) is begun. If I can see this finished and a second edition of the Pentetuch, I shall feel easy about the Bengalee Bible; the translation will

undoubtedly admit of further improvements, but they will be inconsiderable when compared with the bulk of the work.

DIED, on the evening of the 21st December last, in the 83d year of his age, the Rev. JOHN NEWTON, Rector of St. Mary, Woolnorth, Lombard Street, London. He was 29 years rector of that Parish, and had formerly been a long time curate of Olney, Bucks.

Taken altogether Mr. Newton's life was singular, and in many respects extraordinary. The first and second periods were a direct contrast. In the former, seldom has human depravity gone greater lengths, or rendered a character and conduct. more contemptible and malignant. In the latter, seldom has Divine Grace been more illustriously displayed, in

The Sangskrit New Testament is printed to the middle of the Acts of the apostles. That in the Oorissa language to the middle of John's gospel. In Mahratta and Hindoosthanee Matthew is nearly finished, and the printing of it in the Gujarattee is begun. We had begun printing the Persian New Testament, but a converted Mussulman (convinced of the falsehood of Mahummedanism by reading the Koran)Mr.Nathaniel Sabot, an Arabian, one of Mahummed's own family, who has resided several years in Persia, coming to Serampore, the print-respect of the person reclaimed, ing of Persian was deferred until he could revise, and correct it. He is now with Mr. Martyn an Evangelical clergyman, who is with all his soul laboring in the Persian translation. Five other translations are carrying on; but the printing must be delayed until we can cast types in the characters, which, though we have constantly four or five letter founders at work, will require time. I hope our gracious God will carry us through the whole.

or more beneficially in regard of its influence on others. Drenched in wickedness, his greatest, if not his only aim was either to devise or perpetuate iniquity; and his happiness, if it may be so called, was in proportion to his success. Among those with whom he then associated, he was the most unlikely to serve the Redeemer; and yet on looking back and around among them, like Job's servant, he said, "I only am escaped alone to tell the news of divine grace."

I must conclude by assuring During the first period of his you that you and my American life, his dangers were great and brethren are frequently remem- frequent, his sufferings sharp bered by me in my poor addres- and severe, and his deliverances ses to the throne of mercy; surprising and almost miracugive my Christian love to all lous.-But of this period I shall who feel interested in our con- say no more, as he has given a cerns, particularly to Mrs. full and particular detail in the Staughton, and to Mr. and Mrs." Authentic Narrative" written Ralston. Yours affectionately,

W. CAREY.

by himself. This narrative cannot fail to interest, entertain and edify readers of almost every

description. While it is a state-published and were universally ment of facts, the incidents are as surprising and unexpected as the fictitious incidents of any modern romance.

Inwardly changed, his whole conduct was turned into a new channel. Every object appeared in a new light. He now saw and adored the gracious hand, which supported and delivered him. He admired the patience which bore with him under all his ills.

admired. He had a peculiar happy talent at letter writing, and his epistolary style has justly been considered a model. His works have undergone several editions in England and Scotland, and have been published also in America.

I shall conclude this token of affection for Mr. Newton in his own words. "If" said he, "either extreme wickedness on the one hand, or the exceeding greatness of grace on the other, should award the palm in Heav

cy with Paul himself; he opposed Jesus of Nazareth, because he thought he ought; I opposed him, because I was de

Having tasted that the Lord was gracious, his heart was filled with gratitude; and he zeal-en, I will dispute the preceden ously defended the faith which he once endeavored to destroy. From love to God, and tender regard to the souls of men, he was active and indefatigable intermined I would." his master's service. He was clothed with humility; and often said, that such a life as he had to look back upon, and such a heart as he felt within him, were cause enough to keep him humble all his days. Mild in his manners, and fervent and unaffected in his piety, he conciliated the esteem and affection of the religious of all denominations.

He was the intimate friend of the celebrated Cowper as may be seen in Mr. Newton's preface to Cowper's poems; and while living together at Olney, these two composed the well known Olney hymns, which are certainly among the best extant. Mr. Newton is well known by his numerous works, among which are his "Omicron's Letters." These were the first he

ORDINATION.

ON the 28th of April 1808, the Rev. LUTHER P. BLODGET was ordained to the pastoral charge of the church and con gregation at Rochester, (Ver mont.) The Rev. Aaron Cleve land (Missionary from Connect icut,) made the introductory pray er; the Rev. Lemuel Haynes of Rutland, preached from Exodus xxxii. 21; the consecrating prayer by Rev. Elijah Lyman of Brookfield; charge by Rev. Holland Weeks of Pittsford; right hand of fellowship by Rev. Jedediah Bushnell of Cornwall; and the concluding prayer by Rev. Jonathan Hovey of Waybridge-all was conducted with solemnity, decency and order.