London Missionary Register for Sept.) the following account of his late visit to England :

It was stated at p. 34 of the last Survey, that Mr. Connor was about to return home for a season. He came by way of Greece and Italy, and thence through Geneva and Paris; becoming personally acquainted, as he passed along, with many individuals interested in the diffusion of Christian Knowledge in the Mediterranean, and observing with an attentive eye the religious state of the countries which he traversed.

Mr. Connor left Constantinople on the evening of the 15th of February, on board a Tiniote Brig, and landed at Tino on the 25th; where, after being detained four days by boisterous weather, he hired an open boat, which landed him at Athens on the 3d of March. Leaving Athens on the 14th, Mr. Connor proceeded, by way of Thebes, to Lebadea; and thence, by way of Castri (the ancient Delphi) to Gallixioli, a considerable town and port on the Gulph of Corinth: hiring at this place a boat for Patras, he landed there on the 23d. On the 26th he sailed for Corfu, and arrived at its Lazaretto on the 31st, where he staid in quarantine till the 9th of April. Leaving Corfu on the 23d, he reached Ancona, after a passage of eight days, on the 31st, and was immediately ordered into an eighteen days' quarantine.

During this quarantine, the Earl of Guildford arriving from Corfu, and entering the Lazaretto, Mr. Connor writes

From his Lordship I first received the distressing intelligence of the mur der of the Patriarch Gregory and other Dignitaries at Constantinople. Lamented Gregory!-my heart ached as I listened to the account of his death. He was, indeed, a true friend to the Bible Society. I had frequently the privilege of visiting him; and the first question which he generally asked me was-What news from the Bible Society? How does it go on?' I sat some time with him the day before my departure from Constantinople; and, as I bade

him farewell, he expressed his hope to see me again ere long.

News daily arriving of the increasing disturbances in Turkey, it appeared obvious that Mr. Connor's absence from Constantinople would be necessarily much longer than he had intended or wished He determined, therefore, to spend some time at Rome. Being freed from quarantine on the 18th of May, he reached Rome on the 25th. After purchasing, in that city, for the Society, various productions of the Propaganda Press, he left it on the 18th of June, and proceeded to Florence and Milan; and, crossing the Simplon, arrived at Geneva on the 20th of July. At Geneva he had much profitable intercourse with some excellent men, to whom the Letters which he carried introduced him.

Having rested here for some time, with a view among other things to perfect himself in the knowledge of French, he left that city on the 29th of August; and, after spending a few days in Paris, in which he visited Baron de Sacy and Professor Kieffer, he reached London on the 10th of September. Meeting in London, of Messrs. Jowett and Connor with Dr. Pinkerton.

Dr. Pinkerton having visited this country from St. Petersburgh, at the request of the Committee of the British and Foreign Bible Society, Mr. Connor and he had great pleasure in meeting together, and recounting what had passed since their separation near Constantinople. Mr. Jowett, who had retired for a little time, into Norfolk, to recruit his strength, gladly came up to London to meet his fellow-labourer Mr. Connor: and to confer with Dr. Pinkerton.

These cordial fellow-labourers, whose attention has been particularly called to the state of the Greek Church, and who feel a peculiar degree of interest in the present condition of that people, rejoi ced to confer together, and to strengthen one another's hands in the work to which they have devoted themselves. Dr. Pinkerton is now returned to his labours and, in due time, Mr. Jowett

and Mr. Connor will, it may be hoped, resume theirs, refreshed and reanimated by their visit home; and having awakened, by the Divine blessing, in the breasts of others, a determination to cooperate with them in the promising scene of their labours.

Arrival of Four Lutheran Missiona

ries from Basle.

Four Missionaries, who have been educated in the Seminary at Bâsle, are come over to this country, in order, after perfecting their knowledge of English, and learning the National System of Education, to proceed to the WestAfrica and India Missions of the Society.

The Rev. Jacob Maisch and the Rev. Theophilus Reichard, natives of Wurtemberg, are to proceed to India; and the Rev. Charles William Beckauer, from Saxony, and the Rev G. Emanuel W. Metzger, from Wurtemberg, are destined to Sierra Leone.

These young men entered the Seminary at Bâsle in October 1818; and were admitted to Lutheran Ordination, on the 5th of August, in the Cathedral of Stutgard, in the presence of the Royal Family of Wurtemberg and of a Congregation of more than 4000 persons.

The interest which the king of Wurtemberg takes in the Missionary Cause, is feelingly depicted in a letter from Mr. Blumhardt to Dr. Steinkopff, dated in August, of which the following is an extract:

During my stay in Stutgard, it pleased the Lord so to ordain it, that, without any endeavour on my part, I was called no less than four times to the Royal Palace. The king did this entirely at the suggestion of his own mind; and I passed in conversation with him one of the happiest hours of my life. He inquired, in so condescending a manner, into the state of the Missionary Society, that all embarrassment on my side instantly vanished. He attentively listened to my recital of its history and operations. The chief points of his majesty's inquiries referred to the rise of our Missionary Seminary, the Chrisian principles therein inculcated, our

plan of Education, the number of Students, and the conduct of the young Wurtembergers admitted into it. He then declared, with evident emotion, that he was convinced that this was a work of God, and that it ought to be powerfully supported; assuring me, at the same time, in the most explicit manner, that he would embrace every opportunity of evincing his heartfelt concern for the success of this work of the Lord.

In an official letter, signed by the revered monarch himself, he commissioned me to assure our Committee of his sincere interest in the Society's progress, and that he would omit no occasion of testifying his good will toward it.

It may be easily conceived from this statement, with what pleasure his majesty would witness the solemn dedication of three of his subjects, in the Cathedral Church of his kingdom, to the service of Christ among the heathen.

SHERBRO-WESTERN AFRICA.

CHURCH MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

Journal of the Visit of William Tamba. In our last number (page 190) some notice was given of three native Catechists, whose labours had been useful to their coloured brethren in Sierra Leone. Towards the close of the year 1820, William Tamba, one of the number, made a tour through the Sherbro country. His journal was published in the London Missionary Register of September last. The most interesting parts of it, we have selected for our present number. The London Editor introduces the narrative as follows:

It will give pleasure to see the course pursued by this native Christian, in endeavouring to benefit his countrymenthe attention with which he was almost everywhere listened to-and the earnest desire of further instruction, which was, in various instances, manifested.

The parts of Scripture which he read

chapter of John. They were very attentive; and when I had done, an old man said to me, "We are glad to hear this word." Then all the people said, "Yes, yes; these words are good for our souls." Then one old man said, "For myself, I am very old; my life is in the hand of God: I know not what time God will take it away. I will look to God, let him do what he will. But, William Tamba," said the old man, "I am blind, I cannot see. Cut some holes in a piece of board, that I may know when it is Sunday. I will count them holes every morning, that we may not forget." Then I took a board, and cut seven holes in it, and gave it to him. May the Holy Spirit teach them, and us.

Nov. 15.-In the morning, I went to another town, where I had been on Sunday. It was about twelve o'clock. The people came together, called me, and said. "We want to hear more from you about our souls." Twenty-eight men were present: all the women and children were in their farms. I read and explained to them the third chapter of Genesis; they were very attentive. Then we went away, and came to Mr. G. Caulker, at Tortoise Island.

Nov. 16.-Mr. Caulker told me to go to the Plantains, and stop till he came. Then we went into the canoe, about seven o'clock in the morning, and reached the Plantains about three o'clock in the afternoon. In the evening, I read and explained to the people the 115th Psalm. Only the children and four men were attentive, but the others were careless. After the service, the children sung a hymn in Sherbro, and I concluded in prayer.

One man, who came to work in the canoe, grieved me much; he went from house to house, cursing and swearing, and wanted to fight. Oh, this is great trouble for me, because he came with me. O Lord, wilt thou let me die with shame? O Lord, help me! Thou wilt not suffer thy children to see evil. Fear and trouble are upon me, but to thee I look; for thou art my hiding place: help me, through Christ Jesus my Sa

viour!

canoe again up the river. Came to Bombah about two o'clock in the afternoon. In the evening, Mr. Thomas Caulker called the people together. I saw 196 men and women, beside children. I read and explained to them the twentieth chapter of Exodus: they were all very attentive to hear the Word. After service, Mr. Caulker spoke to the people, and said, "Men, women, boys, and girls! every one of you heard what the book of God said. I beg you all, do let us leave off all the bad things, which God has commanded us to leave off; and let us try to pray to God; yes, to that Lord who died for us." Then he turned to me and said, "I have heard what you said, and I hope that God will bless the word to my soul; and may God bless you, and the good people that have sent you! and may the good people of God send you every time, to come and tell us the Word."

Nov. 19, 1820. Sunday.-Mr. Thomas Caulker told me that I should go to his sister, to another town, which is called Bombertokee. I went there: forty-nine men and women came together. I read and explained to them the seventh chapter of Matthew; they were all attentive. After service, Mr. Caulker's sister, an old woman, said the following words: "I am an old woman. I know not what time God will take me away. I am glad to hear this Word before I die. May God bless you, and that word which you talk, and all the people of God!" Then I answered her and said, "Look to the Lord Jesus Christ; for he is merciful. You are old, and drawing nigh to the grave; pray night and day, that God the Spirit may bring all your sins to your remembrance, and lead you to the Lord Jesus Christ."

Nov. 26. Sunday.-Went this morning to Fagabey; spoke to eight men and women. From that place I went to Sangah, where I spoke to thirteen men and women; read and explained to them the twentieth chapter of Exodus: they were very attentive to hear; but I was afraid that I had not told them good, and I cried unto God and said, "O Lord,thou knowest all things! thou know est that neither my prayer, nor my reading, nor my talking, can do them any good, except thou blessest the word to them: therefore, O Lord, bless the word to them, through Jesus Christ our Lord!"

Dec. 2.-Went to a place called Samee, where I was with Mr. Cates, two years ago: the people knew me. They had kept Sunday all the time, but had made a mistake: they had Sunday on Saturday. They asked me why I did

not come sooner, and begged me to come again soon. I spoke to them the Word of God, and they were very attentive. May God help them!

Dec. 3. Sunday-We were in the canee all night, and came this morning to the Plantains. Mr. Caulker had been home, but was gone again to Freetown. Kept Service with the people, at ten o'clock in the morning, and at three o'clock in the afternoon. Read and explained, in the morning, the fiftyfifth of Isaiah; and, in the afternoon, the sixth of St. John. The people were very attentive. The children sung a hymn, every time in Sherbro; and 1 concluded in prayer.

After the service in the afternoon, the people came to my house, one after the other, and asked me questions: they came to me till about twelve o'clock in the night. They said that they had done all them bad things, which I had talked about; and they wanted to know what they must do to be saved. Some of them were afraid very much; I told them to believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, and then they should be saved; and leave offthem bad country-fashions. They did come so much, that I could get no sleep.

Went from the Plantains, to-day, to a river called Gabur. We came into the river about two o'clock, and in the evening to a town called Gonolaw: thirty-nine men and women came together. I read and explained to them the twentieth chapter of Exodus. When I had done speaking, they said, "We are guilty." Then I read to them the sixth chapter of St. John's Gospel; and showed that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, died for the guilty: He gave himself to save sinners. They were very attentive to hear this.

Dec. 5.-Went to Candiu. In the evening, fifty-five men and women came to hear the Word. Read and explained to them the twentieth chapter of Exodus. After I had done, they asked me some questions: they said, "You say that God send you to tell us about our sinful state-what is the matter God let us fall into sin?" I opened the Bible, and read and explained to them the third chapter of Genesis, and told them how sin came upon all men: we, according to that, are born in sin. They answered not a word; but were glad when I told them about the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour.

Dec. 6, 1820.-Went to Fose, where we stopped all day. The people came together about seven o'clock: I saw fifty-nine men and women, besides chil.

dren. Read and explained to them the twentieth chapter of Exodus: they were attentive. Then I saw a gregree with two faces. I wanted to buy him, but they wanted too much money they asked me one pound sterling. I wanted to lay hold of him, but they would not let me they said it would kill me. I said, "Let me try;" but they would not let me try: they said it would kill

me.

From that place I went to Pulunyeh. At six o'clock in the evening I saw seventy-nine men and women, besides children. I read and explained the first chapter of John: they were silent, and very attentive Many came to me at night, and asked many questions, and I talked to them. Some said, "How can we be saved!" I told them to believe in the Son of God, and they should be saved.

Dec. 8.-Went to a large town, called Gabou. In the evening I saw 109 men and women, besides children. I read and explained to them the first chapter of Genesis: they were all very attentive, and glad to hear the Word of God. Then they asked me about the Commandments of God. I read and explained the twentieth chapter of Exodus to them: they were very attentive. May the Holy Ghost point them to the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour!

After that I went to a town called Wally. Read, and explained, to fiftysix men and women, the twentieth chapter of Exodus. Then they asked me some questions, and I read to them the first chapter of Genesis: they were very attentive..

After I had done speaking, some people had tied up some salt, which they were going to sell in the country. Before they went away, they went to the gregree-house, and offered a sacrifice: they took a fowl and some rice, and did eat half, and took the other half, and put it on the stone and some bones in the gregree-house, and then went, one by one, and prayed-" Help us, when we go trading; open the way for us; give us good look, and bring us back again:" and then they took some of the dirt which was in some shells in the gregree-house, and rubbed it before their heads. After that the Headman came home. I told him why I was come, and then told him what I had seen the people do. He said, "God give white man book, and he give us gregrees; and on them gregrees we depend, and call upon God to help our gregrees to help us again." Then I asked him if he ever saw the gregrees do any thing