from the presence of the Lord," and perceiving, as they thought, some indications of an extensive work of grace. "The

Lord hasten it in his time !"

in hearing an aged and highly respectable clergyman give the following account of a Jew, with whom he had recently become acquainted.

He was preaching to a large and interesting audience, when his attention was arrested by seeing a man enter the house, the lineaments of whose countenance had every appearance of a Jew. The stranger was well dressed-his countenance was noble, though its expression seemed to indicate that his heart had lately been the habitation of deep sorrow. He took a seat, and was absorbed in attention to the sermon, while tears often stole unconsciously down his cheek. After the ser

On the whole, I think the cause of God is gaining ground in those parts of Maine that I visited. The brethren seem to be intelligent, well informed, active, and abundant in kindness and hospitality. May great success attend their combined and persevering efforts to promote the glory and extend the reign of their Lord and Saviour! My health was perfectly good during the whole of my tour; and I have reason to bless the Lord for enabling me so often to publish salvation in his name. In the thirty-one days that Ivice was over, the clergyman was too was absent from home, I preached twenty-seven times; received $394,79 for Foreign Missions; and $123,39 for the Magazine. The extra collections which I received, more than defrayed the ex-dressing one of the children of Abraham?" penses of the agency.

In conclusion, you will permit me to state, that this tour has given me the fullest conviction, that when an agent visits Maine or any other state, with a view to encourage Missionary operations, he ought to visit the principal Primaries. This is even more important than to attend the annual meetings of the Auxiliaries. For it is from the Primaries that the funds of an Auxiliary are annually replenished; and if they are not seen, aroused, and encouraged, they will inevitably languish, and relax in their efforts. Praying that great success may attend your efforts in the cause to which your life is devoted, I subscribe myself, yours "in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ,"

GUSTAVUS F. DAVIS.

THE CONVERTED JEW.

The following affecting narrative has appeared in some of the periodical journals both in this country and in England, and has excited so much interest and sympathy with the individual who forms the principal subject of it, as to induce considerable inquiry as to its correctness.

much interested in the stranger to re-
frain from speaking to him. Fixing his
eye steadily upon him, he said, 'Sir, am I
not correct in supposing that I am ad-

'You are,' was the reply. But how is it
that I meet a Jew in a Christian assem-
bly? The substance of his narrative was
as follows:-He was a very respectable
man, of superior education, and hand-
some fortune; who with his books, his
riches, and an only child, a daughter, in
her seventeenth year, had found a beauti-
ful retreat on the fertile banks of the
Ohio. He had buried the companion of
his bosom before he left Europe, and he
now knew little pleasure except in the
society of his beloved child.
She was
indeed worthy of a parent's love. Her
person was beautiful; but her cultivated
mind, and amiable disposition, threw
around her a charm superior to any of the
tinselled decorations of the body.
pains had been spared in her education.
She could read and speak with flueney,
several different languages; and her pro-
ficiency in other departments of litera-
ture was proportionate, while the ease
and gracefulness of her manners capti-
vated all who beheld her. No wonder
then, that a tender father, whose head
was now sprinkled with grey hairs,
should place his whole affection on this
only child of his love; especially, as he
knew of no source of happiness beyond
this world. Being himself a strict Jew,
he educated her in the strictest principles
of his religion, and he thought he had
presented that religion with an ornament.

No

One of our friends has been at some pains to trace out the story, and we are assured that the result of his researches has been entirely satisfactory. After re- "It was but a little while ago that this ceiving various accounts, all of which beloved daughter was taken ill:-the rose tended to confirm the truth of the narra- faded from her cheek; her eye lost its tive, a clue was at length obtained, which fire-her strength decayed; and it soon led him to the person through whose became apparent, that an incurable and means it was first published. The char-fatal disease was preying upon her conacter of this gentleman is highly respectable, and he has politely furnished such data as place the reality of the facts, and the accuracy of the statement, beyond doubt.

"Travelling lately through the western part of Virginia, I was much interested

stitution. The father hung over the bed of his child with a heart fraught with the keenest anguish. He often attempted to converse with her, but could seldom speak, except by the language of tears. He spared no trouble or expense in procuring medical assistance but no hu

man skill could avert or arrest the arrow of death.

1

"He had retired into a small grove not|| far from his house, where he was pensively walking, wetting his steps with tears, when he was sent for by his dying daughter. He immediately obeyed the summons, and with a heavy heart, entered the door of her chamber; soon, alas! he feared, to be the chamber of death.The parting hour was at hand, when he was to take a last farewell of his endeared child; and his religious views gave him but a feeble hope of meeting her hereafter. She clasped the hand of her parent in her own, now cold with the approach of death, and summoning all the energy which her expiring strength would admit of, she thus addressed him:- My father, do you love me?' 'My child, you know that I love you-that you are now more dear to me than all the world beside!' But, father, do you love me?' 'Oh, why, my child, will you give me pain so exquisite? Have I then never given you any proofs of my love? But, my dearest father, do you love me? The afflicted father was unable to make any reply, and the daughter continued: I know, my dear father, you have ever loved me-you have been the kindest of parents, and I tenderly love you will you grant me one request? Oh, my father, it is the dying request of your daughter! will you grant it?' My dearest child, ask what you will-though it take every cent of my property; whatever it may be, it shall be granted-I will grant it.' My dear father, I beg you never again to speak against Jesus of Nazareth!' The father was dumb with astonishment. "I know,' continued the dying girl, 'I know but little about this Jesus, for I was never taught; but I know that he is a Saviour -for he has manifested himself to me since I have been sick, even for the salvation of my soul. I believe that he will save me, although I never before loved him. I feel that I am going to him-that I shall ever be with him. And now, my father, do not deny me;-I beg that you will never again speak against this Jesus of Nazareth! I entreat you to obtain a Testament which tells of him; and I pray that you may know him; and when I am no more, that you may bestow on him the love that was formerly mine.'

joy, was to procure a New Testament.
This he read diligently and devoutly ;-
and, taught by the Holy Spirit from above,
is now numbered among the meek and
humble followers of the once despised Je-
sus.
[Zion's Herald.

RICHMOND FEMALE JUDSON SOCIETY.

On Monday, the 12th of February, 1828, the "Richmond Female Judson Society," held its fifth annual meeting at the house of Mr. G. Roper, of Richmond.

This society was originated on the 1st of January, 1823, but all which was then done towards its advancement, was the obtaining a number of subscribers. The Society remained unorganized until the 17th of April, 1823, at which time a meeting was held, for the purpose of forming and adopting a Constitution; to which business the Society accordingly proceeded, and also to the election of suitable officers.

The members then entered into a resolution, by which each one agreed, to continue an annual subscriber to this Society, for the space of five years. On finding at the late meeting, that an expiration of this time had taken place, a similar resolution was then proposed and adopted, for the ensuing five years.

The object of this Society, (which it may not be inappropriate here to state) is to raise a fund for assisting in the support of a female school in the empire of Burmah.

This school, which is designed exclusively for the instruction of Burman females, was originated and established by the late lamented missionary, Mrs. Ann Judson, and continues to be conducted by her worthy associates in the Burman mission. Our funds, together with those contributed by other societies for this object, are transmitted to Burmah, through the medium of the Board of the General Convention of the Baptist denomination of the United States. [Rel. Her.

For the American Baptist Magazine.
CIRCULAR TO FEMALES.

This circular has been sent by the Society's Agent to
the females of some of the churches, and it is be-
lieved they will take much pleasure in giving us the
aid we ask of them.

It is inserted in the American Baptist Magazine because many will thus see it who might not otherwise, and who will be equally ready to comply with the solicitation. We need the help of our sisters; and this method appeals to them in such a way that we are assured there can be found very any, who will not cheerfully give it.

few, if

"The exertion overcame the weakness of her enfeebled frame. She stopped, and her father's heart was too full even for tears. He left the room in great horror of mind, and before he could compose himself, the spirit of his accomplished daughter had taken its flight; I trust, into the bosom of that blessed Saviour To the Female Members of thewhom, though she scarcely knew, yet she loved and honoured.

“The first thing the parent did, after committing to the earth his last earthly

Philadelphia, February, 1828.

Baptist Church,

Dear Sisters,

-Pastor.

We hope it will gratify you to be informed that the object of this epistle is to

solicit you to contribute the sum necessary to constitute your pastor a Member or Director for life of the Baptist General Tract Society. This can be easily done, if one or two of you will use a little diligence in collecting donations from those who may be disposed to give for this purpose. By making your minister a life member or director, the Society will be increased in numbers and ability. You will give this demonstration of attachment to him and love of the cause of Christ, which it is our single object to promote. He will be bound to the Society by an additional tie, and have the privilege of receiving half the amount contributed by you in Tracts. These he may put in circulation, and the Lord may graciously bless them to the everlasting good of many. All who are acquainted with the subject will acknowledge the great value of scriptural and well selected Tracts as an instrument of diffusing knowledge of the way of salvation. It is evidently the duty of Christians to make use of them for this purpose. We have engaged in the work, and we ask you to assist us, that we may have the means to publish an extensive variety and a large number of these advocates of truth. Our Society has never been able since its formation, from the want of sufficient funds, to meet the wishes of its friends. The present demand for Tracts is greater than at any previous time, and in order to meet it we are trying to raise by subscriptions and donations as soon as practicable one or two thousand dollars. From the commencement of the Society a principal portion of its income has been the life subscriptions paid by females for their ministers. But as yet not one hundred out of near three thousand Baptist ministers in our country have been made life members and directors. Surely there can be found in most of the many churches which compose our denomination, a sufficient number of active, liberal females, who will contribute the small sum we ask of them, and thus enable the General Society to supply all its Auxiliaries, and send Tracts bearing the message of mercy to every part of the country. Will you not take a share in this noble and beneficent design? We trust you will, and we therefore appeal with confidence of success to the benevolent hearts of our sisters, who in imitation of those that followed our Saviour on earth, are ever ready to show their love of his cause, and desire that sinners may be savingly acquainted with him. The apostles received help in their labours from females and recorded it to their honour, and we shall be glad of your assistance in our endeavours to spread the gospel. It becomes those who own but one Lord, one faith, and one baptism," to unite their efforts to disseminate the truth as it is in Jesus.

It is only necessary further to say that the sum of $10 constitutes a life member of our Society. The addition of $15 to 10 previously paid, or $25, where there has been no such payment, constitutes a director for life. You will decide whether your pastor shall be a director or member. It is highly desirable that every Baptist minister in the Union should thus become connected with us, and have opportunity of doing good by dispersing our publications. enclosing the amount of your liberality, An early answer to this, will be thankfully received and duly acknowledged in the Tract Magazine. For the Society,

NOAH DAVIS, Agent.

OBITUARY.

MRS. ELIZABETH TUCKER.

MRS. TUCKER was born in Stoughton, the 11th of Jan. 1755. She was the daughter of Deacon Elihu Crane, a man of exemplary piety. Her mother died when she was very young, and she became a resident in Milton. In her early years she was the subject of some religious impressions, and connected herself with the Pedobaptist Church, and continued in that connection fifteen years. In the year 1777 she entered the married relation with Mr. Joshua Tucker, and in 1779 removed to Templeton, where, in 1792, her religious impressions became deeper. Having full and impressive discoveries of the depravity of her heart, and after close examination of herself, her former hopes and professions, together with a candid investigation of the Bible, she was, from conviction, induced to connect herself with the Baptist church, of which, she was a worthy member, and a bright ornament, until it pleased God to remove her out of this world of trial, to receive a crown of glory, September 3, 1827. The virtues of Mrs. Tucker were of a modest and unobtrusive kind. She manifested her steadfast attachment to, and warm love for religion, more by actions than by words. She said little; but when any thing could be done, to advance the cause of Christ, her heart was open, and her hands were employed in the good work. Few, in modern times, have more amply exhibited the character of the ancient Dorcas, than did sister Tucker. The cause of missions was ever dear to her heart: but she did not manifest her love to this cause by talking, but doing. She was an active and efficient member of a female society, and diffused a spirit of liberality, as far as her influence extended. She died as she lived,

exercising a calm resignation to God; and an unwavering dependence on the merit of her blessed Saviour. The writer of this article was well acquainted with this amiable disciple of Jesus Christ, and for many years enjoyed the pleasure

of her friendship. And although he has
neither the ability nor the inclination to
write an eulogy, yet would gladly erect
a humble monument to the memory of
his departed friend.
E. A.

The Massachusetts Baptist State Convention in account with N. Stowell, Treasurer.

Dr.

1826.

Oct. 26,

To cash paid H. Lincoln, Treas. of the General Convention of the
Baptist Denomination in the U. States,

6,45

March 12,

To cash paid W. Manning, for printing Minutes of the Convention
for two years,

85,00

1826. Oct. 26,

By cash received of former Treasurer,

30,50

By cash from Sturbridge Association for the Burman Mission,

6,45

By cash from

By

Salem Female Missionary Society,

55,06

of Society in Worcester,

11,98

By

do.

By cash from N. Warriner, Treas. of the Bap. E. B. Society, in
Westfield Association,

By from Joshua Eveth, including $14 from the Sturbridge

from 1st Church in Salem, by the hand of Rev. Mr. Crosby,
from individuals in the 2d church in Salem, by do.

22,00

8,00

from the 1st church in Boston, by

do.

16,00

from the Baptist Society, Lancaster,

8,00

from the church in Beckett, by the hand of

from church in Westfield, by

دو

of Rev. C. C. P. Crosby, for Minutes,

2,00

NATHANIEL STOWELL, Treasurer.

502,52

The Committee appointed to audit the foregoing Account, have attended that service and report :—that the Account is righty cast and suitably vouched.

West Springfield, Oct. 31, 1827.

LEVI FARWELL,
CHARLES TRAIN,

Committee.

NOTICE.

The Board of the Baptist General Convention for Foreign Missions, will hold its Annual Meeting on the 30th of April, at the Meeting-house of the Olive Street Church, in the city of New York. Rev. Mr. Brantly of Philadelphia is expected to preach.

We are gratified in again receiving intelligence from our missionaries in Burmah, some articles of which we present to our readers in the present Number; and further extracts will appear the next month.

DR. JUDSON'S JOURNAL.