by the African Institution, and that their efforts have been employed, and not without considerable success, to counteract it. The missionaries feelingly deplore the revival of this siniu! commerce, and the obstacles which it opposes to the melioration of Africa.

On the arrival of Mr. Barneth and Mr. and Mrs Wenzel, in the Rio Pongas, in October, 1809, the missionaries held a consultation on the affairs of the mission. The result of their deliberation was, that Messrs. Barneth and Wenzel should reside at Fantimania, and Messrs. Renner and Butscher at Bashia.

It was the wish of the committee, that the missionaries, after acquiring the Susoo tongue, should teach the native children, to read their own language; it being also one great object of the society, to procure the translation of the Scriptures into the vernacular tongues.

But the children entrusted to the missionaries, have all been sent for the express purpose of learning "white man's book," for it is to this they look for establishing a superiority over others. Under these circumstances, it became the duty of the missionnaries, while they embraced every opportunity of acquiring the native tongue, to bestow their chief attention on the children, who, to the number of forty, are now assemibled round them at Bashia. A few of these, Mr. Butscher writes, "who did not understand any English at all when they came to us, begin now to read the glad tidings that Jesus Christ came into the world to suffer and die for our sins, and to rise again for our justification." Of these children thirteen are girls, sent to them to learn household work; and not a few are the sons of chiefs, whose good-will is thereby secured to the missionaries: four boys have been ransomed by the missionaries. Such of these children as are received from the traders, are supported, in respect to food and clothing, by their parents; but the children of the Su-oos, the missionaries are under the necessity of maintaining in food and clothing. "i his, of course," Mr. Butscher adds, " increases our expenses: but that cannot be avoided; for we find no other way to make a beginning in our grand work, than in gathering the children round us. Moreover, I humbly believe, that the children in our settlement are our best protectors." The missionaries had very liberally proposed to maintain these children from their own salaries; but their increased number put this out of their power. "We find," they say, that it will cost us 51.

per annum to maintain each child. Had we

to maintain thirty children at this rate, they would cost us 150l, We (Mr. Renner and Mr. Butscher) think, however, to offer 1004 out of our salaries for the support of twenty children, and live both on the other 100. Should the society be disposed to provide for twenty or forty children more, they would do it unto the Lord: we could in that case, augment the number to sixty, which would be as many as we could manage. If this should be thought burdensume to the society, could not a subscription be opened in behalf of poor African children? What is 2001. for an English Christian community to subscribe to an institution so cheap and so noble, for the enlightening of the rising generation in this dark quarter of the globe? If it were practicable to send forty native children to England, with the errand that each of them should beg 51. for his maintenance in the African school for twelve months, we are convinced that these objects of pity would move the generous Christian; open his purse; and not extract from him, but incline him freely to give, his twenty shillings, with a hand litted up to implore blessings. But as we cannot send these poor objects, we are their tongues. We must beg for help and assistance in their names." This appeal will not be made in vain. The committee feel themselves called on to support the encouraging prospects in Africa; and they have no doubt but the benevolence of Christians will be fully called forth in favour of the society.

The missionaries themselves express great encouragement in their work. "In the most critical situations," they say, "God has strengthened and helped us. He has publicly confounded some of our most bitter enemies, who spared neither time nor pains to enrage the Susoos and their chiefs against us, and has so given us the confidence of the natives, that they do not hesitate to intrust their children to us. We came as ignorant strangers into this country,and we had to learn the native manners and fashions. We found our friend Mr. Ludlam's remark true, it will take one year's time, before you can get properly settled. It requires time, too, to get into the confidence of the people. The settlements at Bashia and at Fantimania were established at a critical period. The slave trade received just at that time, a deadly blow; and, had God permitted it, a mortal blow would have been returned on us by the remaining traders. It is our bounden duty to thank God that he has thus far helped us, and visibly shewn that he is not against us but for us. By observing the general cha

racter of these people, we cannot but feel hopes of doing good among them; especially should the slave trade receive its final blow, which, to our grief, has revived rapidly of late in this river. One vessel arrives after another, the captains of which are Spaniards, and the supercargoes Englishmen. As yet, however, this does not discourage our hopes. It has pleased God to send us little ones, whose souls are precious in his eyes: and who knows whether some of these shall not embrace Christianity, and feel its vital virtue."

With respect to the colony of Sierra Leone, no chaplain having been yet appointed, Mr. Nylander has still occupied that station. The committee commend his patience and prudence under various circumstances of a trying nature. The schools at Freetown contain upwards of 150 children; and the committee have sent out a quantity of books for their use. Governor Columbine has shewn great kindness and favour to Mr. Nylander, and has advanced his salary to the full amount of that of regular chaplain 300 per annum: so that he will be enabled to support himself and his wife, to whom he has been lately married, without making any further calls on the society, so long as he stays in the colony in the capacity of chap

lain.

Mr. Nylander, though willing to stay in the colony so long as it seems to be his duty, is yet desirous of engaging, at a proper season, in the missionary work. He has accordingly projected a mission to the Bulloms, on the shore opposite to Sierra Leone, and the committee have directed him to

avail himself of every opportunity of acquiring the language.

11. Intended Settlement at New Zealand *.

William Hall, who had been employed in ship-building and navigation at Hull, and John King, who had learnt the arts of flaxdressing, twine-spinning and rope-making, procured a passage to New-Zealand, by the way of Port Jackson, on board the Ann transport, which was taken up for government service; through the zeal and kindness

Since the anniversary, reports have reached this country unfavourable to the character of Tippabee and the New Zealanders. The committee suspend their belief of such reports, till authentic information is received; and, in the mean time, have full confidence in Mr. Marsden, that he will defer the formation of the Settlement if it should be prudent to do so.

of the Rev. Samuel Marsden, chaplain of the colony of New South Wales, who was returning in the same vessel to Port Jackson.

Mr. Marsden, at the request of the committee, furnished a paper of instructions, abounding in his accustomed good sense and knowledge of mankind; on which an address to them was grounded, and sent by the secretary, in the name of the society. The Ann sailed from Spithead, August 25th 1809, and arrived in 56 days, at Rio Janeiro.

It was a singular circumstance, that a young native of New Zealand, named Duaterra, related to the principal chiefs of the island, and himself heir to a considerable territory, was returning home in the Ann. He had been treated with neglect and oppression by the captain with whom he came to this country; and would probably have carried back with him to New Zealand feel

ings of resentment, which might have raised serious obstacles to any attempt to civilize and evangelize his countrynien. "This young chief," says Mr. Marsden, "is very much attached to John King: a very strong friendship is formed between them; and it is a most happy circumstance that he was on board the Ann, for such a connection will be made between him and the seulers, as may hereafter greatly promote the object of the

settlement."

III. Ceylon.

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native Cingalese have 'translated the late Bishop of London's Evidences of Christianity into the Cingalese tongue. Sir Alexander Johnston having strongly recom mended that one or both of these, or some other suitable persons among the natives, should come over to this country to be educated, and presented for ordination, the committee have resolved, that if Sir Alexander will select one or two of the most promising of the natives professing Christianity, and will send them over to this country, the committee will undertake the expense and care of their education.

IV. The attention of the committee has been drawn towards a numerous tribe of North American Indians, named the O Chipeway Nation. They have had an interview with John Johnston, Esq. who has resided nearly twenty years in the midst of this tribe, and being closely connected with their chiefs, he was induced to offer his protection to any respectable missionary who would settle among them, and to assist in his maintenance. He thought that there was great encouragement to an undertaking of this nature and that it was a paintul reflection, that a country into which the population of Europe might be poured without filling it, and in which there remain many tribes respectable for their numbers, should continue without a single properly conducted step for their civilization and instruction. The committee have, in conse quence of these representations, endeavoured to supply a proper missionary to that quarter, and hope hereafter to report that they have been successful.

V. The missionaries Wilhelm and Klein have remained, during the whole of the last year, under the tuition of the Rev. Thomas Scott; whose report of their spirit and progress is highly encouraging. With the slender helps they enjoyed, the Gospel of St. John has been translated into Susoo, and part of St. Luke. When these missionaries have pursued their studies a few months longer, and have made themselves masters of the method of the new school, practised by Dr. Bell and Mr. Lancaster, and have acquired the art of printing, they will be sent out to Africa. Mr. Thomas Norton, an Englishman, and his wife, have been received under the protection of the society. He has spent nearly six months in the seminary under Mr. Scott; and will prove, it is hoped, a'faithful and useful missionary. The missionary seminary at Berlin, under the care of the Rev. Mr. Janicke, having suffered

much in consequence of the impoverished state of the kingdom of Prussia, the committee have remitted 501. towards its support.

II. In conclusion the committee urge an increased attention to the pecuniary wants of the society: its expenses have exceeded its regular income: and as its undertakings are extending, and the African school at Bashia claims the fullest support, the committee hope that every member of the society will exert himself in augmenting the funds. They particularly entreat the clergy to assist them with congregational collections, and return their sincere thanks to all those who have thus assisted them. (To be continued.)

HULL SOCIETY FOR THE SUPPRESSION OF VICE.

We are happy to perceive, by a Report from this society, recently published, that it has been very active in promoting the object of its institution, which was to give effect to the laws made against the profanation of the Sabbath, disorderly houses of every description, lewdness, drunkenness, and profane swearing. Their first measure was to diffuse a knowledge of the laws, and to give notice to offenders of their intention to enforce them. Many shops were in consequence shut up on Sunday, which used to be open. They also distributed to the constables, copies of "The Constable's Arsistant," which made them acquainted both with their powers and duties. They divided the town into districts, which some members of the society inspected every Sunday; and though violations of the Sabbath are still frequent, much has been done to restrain them. The driving and slaughtering of cattle on that day, are much less common; cock-fighting has been put an end to; duck-hunting and gaming, and other scandalous offences, have been greatly di minished; and dram-shops, those nuisances of disease and vice, have been shut up. Something has been done towards rectitying the disorders of this kind which used to prevail in the neighbouring villages. Much has also been done to remedy the evil of pitistitution. Fourteen houses used for this purpose have been suppressed, four are under prosecution, and the fear of prusecution has had a salutary effect in the case of others. The committee adds that it has contributed to form other societies of the same nature in other places; and that sinilar associations are multiplying in the kingdom, which, it is hoped will" eventually

produce an important effect on public morais, and thus tend, in some degree, to bring the nation nearer to a state in which we Day in these awful times, hope for the continuance of the Divine protection and blessing."

MISSION TO TARTARY.

We proceed, agreeably to our promise in the last number, to lay before our readers some extracts from the letters of the missionaries from the Edinburgh Society in Tartary. Feb. 1, 1810.-"You will be surprised to hear (writes Mr. Paterson) that most of us had been obliged to leave Karass, and go to reside at Georghievsk. The movements of the Tcherkisians (i. e. Circassians) made this necessary. In the months of October and November, we had to watch every night, from evening till day-light; and notwithstanding our utmost vigilance, a number of our best cattle were stolen from us. Yet though we were twice fired on by robbers, none of us received any injury. As soon as General Bulghakoff arrived at Georgievsk, and was made acquainted with our situation, he had the goodness to appoint us a guard of thirty-six soldiers and cozaks: and since that time we have been secure, Two Tartar chiefs offered me their protection, if I chose to go and reside in their vil lages; but I did not think it necessary to leave the settlement: and all of us are now returned to Karas, except Mr. Brunton and the children."

March 1.-The missionaries write, "Since last summer, we have had but little communication with the Kubane. The Beshelby village, which we formerly mentioned, was almost wholly destroyed by the Mohammedans, a short time after we wrote you; and we are sorry it is not in our power, at present, to give any more particular account of the tribes in that quarter.

"We frequently hear about the Waha bees. The Mohammedans, in this neigh bourhood, think them powerful and bitter enemies to the pilgrims who go to Mecca, The people here abhor them; but we do not think that their opinions are imbibed by any of the mountain tribes. A few only of the tribes are Mohammedans, and these being powerful, use violence in converting their neighbours to Istanism. What the religion of the tribes in general is, we cannot particularly say, though we are inclined to think, that it is a mixture of Paganism and Christianity. They keep fasts, and cross themselves with the sign of the cross. In many places of their country, there are ruins

of churches, and sepulchral monuments built of stone."

The missionaries then give an account of three persons belonging to their settlement having been enticed away by the natives. Only one of their baptized, however, had left them, and he, it seems, had not been prevailed with either to use the prayers or to profess the religion of the Mohammedans. Of several of their converts they speak very favourably, and particularly of Katagerry, the young Sultan, formerly mentioned. Though at a distance from them, being in Georgia, in the Russian service, he frequently corresponds with Mr. Brunton, and appears exceedingly anxious to spread the knowledge of Christianity, wherever he can circulate tracts, or speak in its favour. Hø writes to Mr. Brunton, that if there were peace between Russia and Turkey, he could circulate any number of books on the fron tiers of the latter, and send them to Erzerum and other large cities. In one of his letters, he says to Mr. Brunton. Ever since I got into friendship with you, I have esteemed the letters which I received from you, that they might remove me from folly, and correct my judgment. It is for this purpose that I desire to receive letters from you. The world is wide, and mankind numerous; but I am convinced that I have not yet met with one benevolent and true friend bu yourself; and if I should, he would not continue long so. I now with my heart and soul wish that I could see you, and hear your good conversation. God did not give me judgment to live along with you, therefore I am far from you. Yet I am hopeful the Most High God will place me along with you before I die.'"

In another letter to Mr. Brunton he mentions, that for some services he had done to the Tartars in Georgia, when they were collected on a particular occasion, they offered him five oxen as a present, which he refused. "On that occasion," he says, "I told them many things from the Gospel of Jesus. 1 shewed them that their miseries arose from their false religion, the wickedness of their priests, and the oppression of their rulers," against one of whom he had procured redress for them from his colonel. The whole assembly then cried out,--'It is a truth, Sir: our rulers and priests have nothing in iew, but to enjoy our money.'

"Concerning Sultan Islam Gerry, whose death was formerly noticed, Mr. Fraser, who calls him their highly respectable and truly lamented friend,' thus writes:

One of our converts, a sensible and