"The KOLLOH is made of bamboosticks, in the form of an oval basket, about three feet long, and so deep, that it goes over the man's shoulders. It is covered with a piece of net, and stuck all round with porcupine-quills on the nose. The mouth and nostrils stand wide open. It is frightful to look at. Children, women, and old people, run and scream at its appearance. "A certain man pretends to have some very intimate intercourse with this Beelzebub; and therefore he is called by the spirit to take the KOLLOH on his head, and to go about with it, to see that the dances, drinkings, and howlings, are carried on regularly through the whole night; and that all the young people, who are at work through the day, are at the dance at night. If any are missed, he is permitted to enter the houses, and to drive them out by force; and he is a faithful servant of the devil. Some people stay out in the fields, through the night, to enjoy a little rest after their daily fatigue. "The Kolloh-man is naked, has washed himself over with white clay, and has fringes of packing-mats, or plaintainleaves, round his waist, knees, and ankles. To give notice of his coming, he rings a bell, which is fixed inside of the cap or basket. He has a switch in his. hand, to show his authority. If any person pass by his abode, which is near the public road, he sings out, "Ee!" with one tone. If people meet him in the road, they must either hide themselves, or else go back; otherwise he catches them, and carries them to his place, and keeps them there for a few days, teaching them something of his arts, which the people keep very secret. He makes them swear, and tells them, if they discover the secrets, the ROLLOH knows it, and makes their bellies swell, and they are dead the moment they di vulge any thing of the secresy. "After any of the people (chiefly children of ten or twelve years, sometimes young men) have been taught in the mysteries of KOLLOH, they engage in his service, and go about with their teacher, beating on a small turtle-shell, and singing. "He came also to visit me, standing before the door, and sang out his long "Ee!" the children all running to hide themselves. I asked what it meant, and was told that this was the devil; and, as the great headmen of the country were dead, he was much troubled about it, and came out of the woods to make cry for them; and now he came to give me service. I said, "I accept of no devil's services: I am come to drive him out of this country." "These Kolloh people are a set of plunderers, who used to disturb the natives very much. When the Sierra-Leone Company had people here, they have plundered them of every thing. "It shall be my labour to banish, not only this representative of the devil, but the devil himself, from the Bullom shore. He has great power in this benighted spot; and resists our labours, both in private and in public. May we be enabled to conquer, through Him who has all power in heaven and in earth! LONDON MISSIONARY SOCIETY. | THE following account of remarkable events, which have lately transpired in one of the South Sea Islands, will, we hope, be fully corroborated and confirmed by future communications: Missionary Rooms, Old Jewry, London, June 26, 1816, A letter was received this day from Mr. W. P. Crook, dated Sydney, New South Wales, November 2, 1815, from which the following important information is extracted: "I have just received a packet from Otaheite, the contents of which are of the most satisfactory and delightful nature. If the question now be asked, Hath a nation changed their gods? I think, before you receive this, it may be answered, Yes, The Taheitan nation hath changed their false gods for JEHOVAH the true God. The majority of the people of Eimeo, near a thousand, have renounced idols, and professed themselves the worshippers of the true God; and they are daily increasing. Brother Davies has six hundred and sixty in his school, whom he catechises and instructs. Dear man, he is ready to sink under his labours. I long to be with him; as he and all his brethren say, I may be immediately useful.+ Bro ther Scott was taken to his eternal rest in February last, leaving a young wife and two children. The brethren Davies and Nott, amidst their active labours, are frequently very ill; yet, blessed be God, the gospel flourishes and gains ground rapidly. after group flocking to the missionaries, and giving themselves to the Lord. These triumphs of the gospel will be proclaimed through the world, and our Immanuel will be praised by thousands and tens of thousands for what he has done in Eimeo." CHRISTIAN TREATY, OR SACRED ALLIANCE. Ir is truly gratifying to learn, that the "Christian Treaty," some time since agreed upon between the powerful monarchs of Russia, Prussia, and Austria, has been also acceded to by Sweden and Holland. The following is the mes sage of the King of the Netherlands to informed them of his accession to the the States-General, by which his Majesty act denominated The Sacred Alliance. ties the Emperors of Austria and Russia. "The treaty, by which their Majesand the King of Prussia, on the 26th of September last, made the noblest and measure of their political transacprecepts of religion and morality the rule tions, has justly excited universal attention; and no one has doubted that a system, worthy of these virtuous princes, if it were universal, and carried into full and permanent effect, would have a beneficial influence on the state of society, and the reciprocal relations of nations. to this exalted object, we could not Desirous, on our side, of contributing hesitate to comply with the invitation made to us by our powerful ally the Excellencies will receive copies, both Emperor Alexander, and herewith your of the said alliance, and of our act of "I am called upon for this letter, therefore must conclude, and have only time to add, that the triumphs of the gospel in Eimeo will be considered as the most glorious and marvellous that have been witnessed for many ages.Priests publicly burning their gods-accession to it. chiefs destroying their morais-pulling down their sacred altars, and cooking their victuals with the materials--men and women eating together; and group This refers to letters from the missionaries, not yet received. + Orders were sent, out some months ago, to Mr. Crook, to proceed to the So ciety Islands to assist the missionaries. Four additional labourers,and their wives, are also on their passage to Eimeo for the same purpose. "The women are not permitted to eat with the men, nor may they drink out of the same cup." Missionary Voyage, p. 361. (Signed) "The Hague, July 1.”· "WILLIAM." There is good reason to believe, that His Majesty, the King of the Netherlands, will be favourable to the missions. from this country, established in the British Government. Islands lately ceded by treaty by the the Ambassador, Mynheer Fagel, has His Excellency lately received an application from the Baptist Missionary Society, to permit a missionary to proceed to Java, in the most friendly manner, and kindly en gaged to interest himself with the new governor, to procure for the missionaries the same favour and protection they received from the British Government. Domestic Religious Intelligence. CONGRATULATORY ADDRESSES | nuptials have called forth from His Ma Of the General Body of Protestant (Extract from the London Gazette, $ July 2, 1816.) THE following addresses have been presented to His Royal Highness the Prince Regent; which addresses His Royal Highness was pleased to receive very graciously: To His Royal Highness George Prince jesty's subjects such lively testimonies of Signed, on behalf of the general body, "I thank you for this loyal and dutiful address. "I derive the utmost satisfaction from the persuasion, that the event which has occasioned this expression of your senti ments is equally calculated to promote additional security to the best and most ~ the happiness of my family, and to afford important interests of the nation. "You may confidently rely upon the continuance of my favour and protection." To the Prince Regent, the deputation were introduced by Viscount Sidmouth, and afterwards had the honour of kissing His Royal Highness's hand. Highly valuing the numerous advantages, which this country has long enjoyed, under a succession of princes of the House of Brunswick, we take pecu-To liar interest in this auspicious event. Permit ns, Sir, to express our warmest wishes, that the alliance may be productive of permanent satisfaction to Your Royal Highness. From the education of Her Royal Highness, in principles adapted to give stability to a government, and prosperity to a nation, we confidently cherish the hope, that the true dignity of our country will be preserved by the wise and beneficial exercise of the same desire to promote the welfare of the people, and by the same sacred regard to the freedom of religious profession and worship, which have characterised the reign of our venerable Sovereign, and the administration of government by your Royal Highness. Her Royal Highness the Princess Charlotte Augusta of Wales. May it please your Royal Highness, WE, the general body of Protestant minations, residing in and about the Dissenting Ministers of the three denocities of London and Westminster, beg leave to present to your Royal Highness our sincere congratulations on the event of your alliance with His Serene Highness Prince Leopold of Saxe Cobourg, and to tender our warmest wishes for your truest felicity, through every succeeding period of your existence. Descended from an illustrious line of royal ancestors, who have meritoriously and successfully laboured to advance the general improvement of the nation, and confirm our much valued liberties, Influenced by these sentiments, we we are persuaded, that your Royal Highfervently offer our prayers to the Kingness will derive the highest satisfaction of kings for the continued health and happiness of your Royal Highness, and of those illustrious personages whose from emulating such laudable examples. called to fill the arduous and elevated Should your Royal Highness be ever To which addresses Her Royal Highness and His Serene Highness were pleased to return the following answer: situation of a Sovereign, we are confident, that the conduct of your Royal Highness will evince the unceasing conviction, that a devoted attention to the intellectual and moral improvement of a "Be assured, that we receive the cultivated and loyal people, will affording Ministers of the three denominations congratulations of the Protestant Dissentyour Royal Highness more solid gratifi- with every cordial satisfaction and pleacation, and confer more real splendour, sure; and we are well assured in those than the outward ornaments of royalty. fervent hopes they express for our mutual happiness, and for the prosperity of His Majesty's kingdoms." To His Serene Highness Leopold George WE, the general body of Protestant Dissenting Ministers of the three denominations, residing in and about the cities of London and Westminster, have sincere pleasure in hailing the arrival of your Serene Highness in this kingdom on the present important occasion, and in presenting our warmest congratulations on your alliance with our amiable and illustrious Princess Charlotte Augusta. From the elevated descent, various accomplishments, and excellent qualities of your Serene Highness, we are led to entertain the most pleasing expectation of the felicity attendant pon these auspicious nuptials. It is our ardent wish, that this country may afford your Serene Highness facilities for every active, liberal, and beueficial pursuit, congenial to your taste and inclination. In promoting the happiness of our beloved Princess, the country's hope, affording her kind and constant support on all occasions, conducive to her advantage, and aiding her benevolent designs for extensive usefuluese, your Serene Highness will be intitled to the gratitude and affection of a free, enlightened, and loyal people. Duly appreciating excellence, we rejoice to see it transplanted, naturalized, and flourishing in our land; and it is our wish and prayer, that your Serene Highness may enjoy, to a distant period, all the happiness which your exalted station can bestow. These addresses are signed, on behalf : Wood, and Richard Bowden The deputation, as above, were introduced by Sir Robert Gardiner, and were afterwards admitted to the honour of kissing Her Royal Highness's hand. BAPTIST IRISH SOCIETY. THIS Society, since the annual meet ing, encouraged by the spirit evinced on that occasion, has resolved to support ten additional day schools, for teaching the native Irish, under the superintendance of several clergymen, who have united themselves with the Society, and from whose co-operation much benefit may be expected. In consequence, also, of a resolution, passed by the Association of Baptist churches in Ireland, viz. that the Society would send another itinerant, Mr. Stephen Davis, a member of the church in Devonshiresquare, London, has been engaged for that purpose, and was publicly desig nated to the work, on Thursday evening, July 11, at Dr. Rippon's meeting, Carter-lane. The service was commenced by Mr. Coles, of Poplar, by reading the 13th chapter of Acts, and prayer. Mr. Ivimey, the Secretary, gave an account of the objects of the Society, and of the labours of the itinerants, &c. already employed-inquired of Mr. Davis, what were his reasons for devoting himself to the ministry in Ire land-and what were the doctrines he intended to preach. Mr. Davis gave satisfactory answers to these questions. Dr. Jenkins prayed the ordination prayer, with imposition of hands. Dr. Rippon being prevented by the lateness of the hour from giving the charge to the itinerant as he had intended, after saying a few words by way of caution and advice, concluded in prayer. ORDINATIONS. BIRMINGHAM. May 22, 1816. Mr. W. Hutchings was set apart to the pastoral office over the ford, preached from Ezek. xvi. 14." And Baptist church, assembling for divine worship in New Hall-street, Birming-thy renown went forth among the heabam. The Rev. J. Poole, of Bilston, then for thy beauty," &c. Mr. James introduced the services of the day by Clark's prospects are highly encouragreading a suitable portion of scripture, ing. We are glad to hear, that by his and prayer. The Rev. Mr. Brewer de labours the congregation has been greatlivered an interesting account of the ly increased, and that two additional nature of a gospel church. The Rev. galleries are about to be erected immeB. H. Draper, of Coseley, asked the diately. usual questions-received the confession of faith, and prayed the ordination prayer. The Rev. T. Hutchings, of Unicorn-yard, London, gave his son an affectionate and solemn charge, from 2 Tim. iv. 1, 2. The Rev. Mr. Birt, of Cannon-street, preached to the people from Heb. iii. 1. and the Rev. W. Taylor, of Boston, concluded by prayer the truly pleasing and profitable exercises of the morning. Mr. Hutchings, senior of London, preached in the evening, "Save, now, we beseech thee, O Lord; O Lord, we beseech thee, send now pro-kins took place at the meeting house of sperity." BIGGLESWADE, BEDFORDSHIRE. PORTSEA. Row, Portsea, has lately experienced THE second Baptist Church in White's a considerable revival, through the divine blessing, on the preaching of Mr. Wm. Hawkins, a member of the Church at Norwich, under the care of Mr. Joseph Kinghorn. The ordination of Mr. Haw the first Baptist church, on Thursday, the 13th of June, 1816. The introductory service, asking the usual questions of the minister, and receiving the confession of faith, was conducted by Mr. Giles, of Lymington. The ordination, MAY 28, 1816. Mr. James Clark, prayer, (by imposition of hands) was late of Stepney Academy, was ordained offered by Mr. Kinghorn; who also deto the pastoral office in the Baptist Church livered the charge, which was founded at Biggleswade, in Bedfordshire. Mr. upon Col. iv. 17. "Say to Archippus, Geard, of Hitchin, commenced with read- take heed to the ministry which thou ing and prayer. Mr. Cox, of Hackney, hast received in the Lord, that ye ful£! described the constitution of a Christian it." The sermon to the people was Church, received from Mr. Foster (one preached by Mr. Ivimey, of London, of the deacons of the church at Biggles- in the Lord, with all gladness, and hold from. Phil.ii.29. "Receive him, therefore, wade) an account of the circumstances which led to the solemnities of the day, such in reputation." The other parts of and presented to Mr. Clark a variety the service by Messrs. Phillimore of of questions, to which he returned satis- Kingston, and Griffin (Independent) of factory answers, together with his confes- Portsea. Mr. Kinghorn preached in the sion of faith. Mr. Bull, of Newport- evening, at the Independent meeting in Pagnell, offered the ordination-prayer. King Street, from Gal. vi. 14. Messrs. Mr. Newman, of Stepney, delivered the Ivimey, and Russel, of Broughton, encharge from Prov. xxvii. 23-27. "Begaged in prayer. At a' prayer meeting, thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks," &c. Mr. Edmonds, of Cambridge, addressed an exhortation to the church, from Phil. i. 27. " Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ," &c. Mr. Morell, of St. Neots, concluded with prayer. One circumstance in this service appeared powerfully to affect the audience. The deacon, who represented the church, referred to his deceased father, and the pastor to his mother who was present, in such a strain of filial piety, and with such tender expressions of affectionate gratitude that every heart was moved! In the evening Mr. Bottomley of Ramsay prayed, and Mr. Hillyard, of Bed at White's Row, at seven o'clock in the morning, Messrs. Dore, Tilly, Clay, &c. were engaged. It affords matter for encouragement to reflect that this revival, was preceded by an agreement among the ministers of five Baptist churches at Portsea and the vicinity, to hold a monthly missionary prayer meeting. This was about two years since. Thus, while they were fervently imploring spiritual blessings for others, they have been, in a particular manner, blessed themselves. Erratum in our last. P. 265, line 10, for fulfil, read forfeit. London: Printed by J. BARFIELD, 91, Wardour-Street, Soho. |