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not, I trust you have got good by
coming to England." He lifted up
his bleeding eyes, and said, "I
trust, Sir, I got good to my soul be-
fore I came to England; when I
was at Norfolk Island, and in New
Holland. Also, since I have at-
tended the school [he meant in Pad-
dington] here, by a Mr. Hazard."
The scriptures were read and ex-injustice, and cruelty.
plained to him. "I trust," said the
gospel minister, to this dear youth,
66 you are sensible of your state, as a
sinner before God." He shook his
head, and replied, in his usual man-
ner of assent, “Oh, yes! Oh, yes!
very sensible of that." It was then
said, "I hope all your dependence
for pardon and mercy, at the hand
of God, is wholly and entirely built
on the death and merit of your bless-
ed Saviour." He again shook his
head, which was his ordinary custom
when any thing interested him, and
replied, "Oh, yes! oh, yes! on him
alone. He that believeth on him
shall have everlasting salvation."-
He expired, on the 28th day of De-
cember, 1816.

In smooth and pleasing verse,
too equable, the poem advances, with
the incidents of the very instructive
and affecting story, it professes to
relate. Some passages are written
with considerable spirit; and the
whole is much adapted to enkindle
in the soul kind and pious emotions,
with powerful abhorrence of envy,

Those who wish to possess a more detailed account of this interesting foreigner, will purchase the memoir; from which, we have taken the above particulars.

Joseph and his Brethren; a Poem, in
four Books. Originally written by
a Lady. Abridged and corrected
by Joseph Kerby, Minister of the
Gospel, Old Chapel, Chiff, Lewes.
THIS poem opens, with a represen-
tation of aged Israel, surrounded by
his sons, to whom the patriarch gives
the very best counsel. He is repre-
sented as peculiarly fond of Joseph;
and here, as a fair specimen of our au-
thor's talents, as a poet, we must give
the prayer of Jacob's beloved child:
"Great God! accept my inexperienc'd prayer,
Make Israel's helpless son thy mercy's care;
Behold me prostrate at thy footstool lie,
Humbly imploring grace to keep me nigh;
Jehovah! hear, from realms of bliss above;
Thou God of promise, and thou God of love.
Be thine almighty arm, my constant guide;
O'er all the motions of my soul preside;
Endue with radiant truth, with grace inspire,
And keep my heart from each impure desire:
To please thee only, every thought incline;
Throughout my life, my father's God be mine,
And everlasting portion of my soul,
Whilst endless years in bliss perpetual roll."

LITERARY INTELLIGENCE.

Lately Published.

A Reply to a Letter, written by the Rev. John Simons, Rector of Paul's Cray, purporting to be on the Subject of certain Errors of the Antinomian kind, which have lately sprung up in the West of England. By Thomas Snow, Seceder, from the National Religious Establishment.

The Second Volume of the Rev. A. Fuller's Works. Volume I. is in the Press, and may be expected shortly.

In the Press.

A Spelling, Pronouncing, and Expla natory Theological Dictionary of the New Testament, in one Volume 12mo.

In which all the Words of the Four leadment, are arranged under their respecing Parts of Speech, in the New Testative Heads, and the Explanations given in as simple, clear, and concise a manner as possible.

The Rev. Dr. Winter has been requested to publish the Sermon preached May 19, 1818, at the Annual Meeting of Ministers, educated at Homerton Academy, which will appear in the course of

the month.

A small Volume will soon appear, entitled Nugæ Modernæ; or, Morning Thoughts and Midnight Musings. By Mr. Park, Editor of Nuga Antiguæ, &c. &c.

Designed for the Young.-The Mighty Conflict; with an engraved Title-page.. By the Author of the "Shepherd and his Flock."

Also, a new and revised Edition of the Shepherd and his Flock; and the Twinkling Star.

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Missionary Retrospect and Foreign Intelligence.

AMERICA.

OUR brethren in America are exerting themselves with laudable zeal, to send the gospel to the Indians, beyond the frontiers of the United States; and have appointed two ministers, brethren John M. Peck and James E. Welch, to visit the Aborigines of which we used to call the new world. Oh, that many of these wretched outcasts may be made new creatures, by faith in Christ Jesus. Our readers, who have read the life of the celebrated David Brainerd, and his labours among the American Indians, will be pleased with any accounts which relate to the work of God among that degraded class of our fellow-creatures. We copy the following from a new American magazine, entitled, "The Latter Day Luminary."

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"Finding it expedient, and even necessary, to take my family out of the city, I thought proper to retire to the next most important missionary ground, which is considered to be the parish of Feliciana. This station is rendered highly important from its local advantages, its proximity to New Orleans, and its immense population of Americans, wholly destitute of the gospel! Schools and Bibles are wanting in every part of Florida. Ignorance and vice prevail, and

darkness visible on all sides around.'

Yet present indications in Divine Providence encourage the hope, that the Spirit of the Lord' will, ere long, lift up a standard' in Louisiana, where the enemy' has come in like a flood.'”

Another letter, from the Rev. David Cooper, dated Woodville, Mississippi, October 24, 1817, says:

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"Letters have been received from brethren Peck and Welch, since their arMy very dear Brother,-Last spring rival at St. Louis, dated October, 1817; I spent a few weeks in the city of New from which it appears, that a merciful Providence had preserved them in the Orleans, where I had the pleasure of an way to the scene of their labours, and acquaintance with brother Ranaldson. raised up for them friends of the Re-It was my opinion that it was the duty of deemer, who helped them forward on their journey after a godly sort.'"

We are sorry to find, that brother Peck had been incapacitated by illness from commencing his labours; but they say,

"Brother Welch has commenced his en-
deavours as a herald of truth. He ex-
pected, at the beginning of 1818, to open
a school, which, before the expiration of
the first quarter, he anticipated will be
as large as he can, with convenience,
manage. Rent, living, and wood, at St.
Louis, are high. Our brother says, with
that decision and glow of heart, in which
we cannot but rejoice,
• Under a full
Conviction that I am in the path of duty, I

am determined to live and die in the cause
of God and missions.'

From NEW ORLEANS, brother Ranaldson writes, September 2, 1817:

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I returned to New Orleans the last of July, to remove my suffering family. I there received your interesting letter of the 11th of June, informing me of my appointment from the Board to labour in New Orleans and its vicinity. This appointment I accept with great pleasure and satisfaction, being unwilling to

brother Ranaldson to remove his family from Orleans. I advised him to turn his attention to the parish of Feliciana; he has done so, and will, I have no doubt, be well received. It is a large and populous settlement, almost entirely destitute of the gospel, except the little attention they have received from your unworthy servant, and is, of course, good missionary ground. Your sincere friend and humble servant,

D. COOPER."

In a general circular letter, addressed to the Baptist Associations throughout the Union, speaking of the American Indians, our brethren say, " But it was never contemplated by the Convention and Board, that their endeavours should be circumscribed by eastern lines. The WEST has lain with weight on their minds. Nor have they been backward at expressing their feelings. They need appeal only to the several 'Reports' of the Board, and to the Proceedings of the Convention,' for confirmation. Five missionaries are already under their pa tronage in the western and south-western sections of the country; all of whom have ultimate reference to the savage

tribes. Ranges of destitute frontier are kept in view, but they are regarded as inlets to Indian wigwams and Indian talks. The missionaries are instructed, not merely to make inquiries respecting the aborigines, but to plunge into the depths of their superstitions, and to direct their views to the 'GREAT FATHER,' who receives, with expanded arms, the penitent prodigal.

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through the agent. After several weeks' deliberation on the subject, they returned for answer, that they were unwilling to send their children to Kentucky to be educated, because, that, in obtaining an English education, they would lose their mother tongue, and if they had learned any thing profitable, they would be unable to communicate it to their friends at home; but if schools could be establish ed in their neighbourhood, where their children could get an English education, it would be agreeable to their wishes." This answer might have been antici

so great an innovation as seemed to be threatened by the proposals above mentioned.

"The Board are solemnly impressed with the high advantage that must result from imparting education, particularly in the English (or French) language, to the children of the natives. They pur-pated. They will always be alarmed by pose making application to Congress, should it be found advisable, for a site or sites, where seminaries may be established with the hope of success, and where the arts of civilized life-agriculture, domestic economy, &c. in conjunction with the doctrines and duties of the gospel, may be inculcated. The states of Louisiana, Mississippi, Indiana, and Ohio, together with the territories of Missouri, Illinois, Alabama, and Michigan, exhibit plains for spiritual culture, that the eye of pious sympathy can never survey without the tear of pity, and a heart prepared for exertion.

Efforts

for the salvation of the Indians have hitherto been of a character too solitary. Elliot, Brainerd, Edwards, and others, laboured too much alone. It is no more the design of heaven in Christian missions, than in the toils of the rustic, that forests should be prostrated by the strokes of an individual."

Further extracts respecting the Indians:

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The Chickasaw Indians, when the circular from the Kentucky Mission Society was presented to them, suggested the idea of a school of the kind with that contemplated by the Board, and expressed their wish for such a school in their neighbourhood, at which their children might receive education. Accordingly, the Board has resolved on commencing an establishment there, as soon as, in Divine Providence, it shall be found practicable. Other tribes, as appears by the following communications, possess similar views.

"I have made known to his excel lency Thomas Posey, who has the agency of the Weas and Kickapoos, the wish of the Board to introduce the gospel to the Indians, and my plan for effecting it amongst these two nations.

"Governor Posey is not only philan thropic, but religious. He is of opinion that a school establishment may be made; and has promised all the assistance in his power, in the accomplishment of this undertaking. The plan contemplated is, to propose to these tribes, at their next meeting, which will probably be in March, to open a school convenient to them, say, a little above Fort Harrison, where they will not be subjected to the inconvenience of losing their mother tongue. They will, at the same time, be assured, that their present scattered situation will be no objection to the establishment, as their children will be supported at the expense of the Board; and, provided a few children can be obtained, the institution to go immediately into operation.

"Should it be thought necessary at the time, they may be assured that their children will be instructed by an Indian. There is a Brothertown Indian, now in the neighbourhood of Fort Harrison, who is a Baptist, and has an English education, who may be hired at a reasonable rate; yet I would choose to take the oversight of the Institution myself, until the Board could make other arrangements. As it is probable the In"Mr. M'Koy says, writing from dian school would not at first be nume. Maria, January 14, 1818, rous, it is presumed that a number of last, the situation of the Wea and Kick-white children might be educated at the apoo Indians has attracted my attention materially. They have heard the proposals of the Kentucky Missionary So ciety, to take some of the children of each tribe to Kentucky to be educated at a school instituted for that purpose.' These proposals were made to the Weas,

Since my

expense of their parents. I hope the Board will not delay to give me more particular instructions on this subject than I have yet received.

"Should we make an agreement with the Indians, the least failure on our part would be attended with injurious conse

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quences. What shall I do? The subject is now agitated amongst them. There is at least some prospect of success. I let the opportunity pass unimproved? “ I wish you to be apprized, however, that there are serious difficulties attending our scheme, which, to the eye of human reason, may seem to threaten its very existence. Amongst these, the capricious disposition of the Indians, and the interest of traders, are not the least. But, although we are not sure of success, there appears sufficient reason to hope for it to justify the making of an effort; even should matters assume quite another aspect by the time I write again, let us not too soon be discouraged.

"I am happy to find that a missionary spirit is spreading beyond my expecta

tions."

The following account, in " THE LUMINARY," of exertions on behalf of the Indians, by other denominations of | Christians in America, is of a very grati fying nature.

NORTH AMERICA.

WE are truly happy to learn, that the Protestant Episcopal Church of Virginia has given its opinion, in a public resolution, dated May 22, 1818, "That gaming, attending on theatres, public balls, and horse racing, should be relinquished by all the communicants of that church, as staining the purity of the Christian character."

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to me the day is always a day of care and anxiety.

،، The cause of our glorious Redeemer, I believe, is gaining ground in this country in a variety of ways, and in none, perhaps, more than in the entire revolution which has taken place in the sentiments of Europeans respecting the utility of missions. Schools for the instruction of youth, upon the plans of Lancaster and Bell, are now originating in almost every direction, and proper persons to superintend them are much more difficult to procure than funds for their support. A society for the purpose of translating, or composing, and publishing books on education, in the different languages of the east, has lately been formed, which promises to be of great utility. Several additional attempts to spread abroad the light of truth have been lately made, and are making.

"Two missionaries from the London Missionary Society have recently arrived. They are, I believe, men of God, and will be useful. Two from the Church Society are here also. Their sphere of activity will be greatly circumscribed, but I think they will ultimately be of great advantage to the cause. We are all well, and are carrying on our plans as usual. I rejoice at all the good that is going forward in America. May the Lord prosper all our and your undertakings, that they may end in his glory, and the advancement of the honour of his name.

"I am, very affectionately, yours, WM. CAREY."

BAPTIST MISSION.

FROM THE REV. DR. CAREY.

(Extracted from an American Magazine.) "Calcutta, June 30, 1817.

« My dear Brother, I wrote to you about three weeks ago, but having just received a note from the supercargo of the William Savery, that the ship is on the point of sailing, I cannot persuade myself to let the opportunity slip, though I can command only a few minutes. This is the day for our public disputations at the college, in the oriental languages; and upon these occasions I have always a post of importance to maintain, being moderator of the disputations in two languages, and having a public speech to deliver in both. This year we have no Sungskrit disputation, which has eased me of one half of my burden; but

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FROM MR. WARD TO DR. STAUGHTON.

"Serampore, July 3, 1817.

« My dear Brother,I now send some more of the circular letters, as they will supply you with the principal articles of news respecting us and our work.

"Brother Carey is now firmly reco vered from a long sickness, in which his life appeared to be threatened, sometimes by the violence of the disorder, and at other times by its obstinate continuance and lingering nature. Blessed be God, he is now, I think, as well as he has been for several years.-Blessed, blessed be God! he survives, and the most precious life on earth is still spared!

“ I rejoice, and so do we all, in the great things God is doing for Zion in your happy country. Our affairs here are making that progress which might

be expected after ages of universal impenetrable darkness, and an institution like the cast to overcome. You have two blessed men at Raugoon. We gave them a press and types, and it was at work in the porch of their house in a few hours after its arrival. A wonderful work is going on among the Mugs on the borders of the Burman empire; and these people talk the Burman. This may encourage you.

"I am, my dear Sir, ever thine,
W. WARD."

FROM THE REV. MR. MORRISON TO DR. STAUGHTON.

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"Canton, China, Feb. 25, 1817.

My dear Sir,-Your kind letter of December, 1814, I did not receive till January last, after my return from Peking. I am happy to have the pleasure, of hearing again from you and your family.

"The liberty which you enjoy, and which is enjoyed in my native country, to preach and to teach the doctrines of Jesus, is a blessing for which none can be sufficiently thankful. The rulers of this land are hostile to the name of Jesus. My original object was the acquisition of the language, for the purpose of rendering into it the sacred scriptures. To that object I have constantly adhered, and still adhere. My labours are in my study.

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My brother Milne, at Malacca, is better situated. He teaches school, or

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Digah, Hindosthan, April 13, 1817,

I feel as if I wanted to answer every My ever dear Friend and Sister,— item of your letter, but what would be the use of it! Let me feast on it, and give you something in return. The Lord's work goes on gradually in India. Mr. Rowe lately baptized six persons belonging to the 24th regiment of his Majesty's army in India; and sixteen candidates are expected to join at the next baptismal season. There are four native inquirers who attend morning daily worship at our house in Hindee, together with about six native brethren, and a few others. There are only two native sisters here, one of whom now lies very ill. I went to see her this when I returned. All the native Chrisevening, and sent her some comforts tians, and inquiring natives, that appertain to this station, live on our premises.

"I have one native scholar, a little

girl, whose parents brought her to me, requesting that I would teach her to

work and read Hindee. The father is with the Christian brethren, and lives at an inquirer, and therefore associates our expense. I keep the child close to lest the parents of the fair children me, and do every thing for her myself, should become dissatisfied with her being in the school. If I had more of this kind of scholars, I would teach them at a pect any but the children of Christian I cannot, however, exseparate house;

natives.

"This mission is very prosperous, but more grace to enable me to fill my through God's mercy. I want nothing station better. Pray for me.

rather superintends a large free school, for Chinese children, and publishes, in Chinese, a small magazine, containing religious papers, monthly. He has bap-ably situated at Rangoon. The govern "Mr. and Mrs. Hough are comforttized the person who prints his maga

zine.

"I rejoice in the success of your zealous endeavours to diffuse the knowledge and love of our Saviour. May every scriptural means be abundantly

blessed.

"With Christian regard to Mrs. Staughton, and the other members of your family,

"I remain affectionately yours in the faith of our Lord,

ROBERT MORRISON."

The following is from an excellent female missionary, who accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Hough to India, and who married one of our missionaries, Mr. Rowe, of Digah. It is addressed to Mrs. Staughton :

ment is relaxing in its rigour, and already the condition of our friends there is meliorated. See God's grace! Our sister Judson shines like a star of primal mag. nitude in the east. She has translated into Burman, and brother Hough has has something else in readiness for the printed, a tract; while brother Judson

press.

"There has lately been a tract on the subject of public schools published by the brethren at Serampore, which has so taken with all denominations, that many persons, unsolicited, have sent large do nations.

"This morning another little native girl came to learn with the former. As there are now two, I must keep them separate from the English school, so that I have three separate schools to conduct, in three different apartments,

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