children. How unlike the Lord's-day | this your law?" I said No: it is the

Persons of all classes are called upon | to do their part, and the amount of money and other property expended on this occasion is altogether incredible. Nothing is left undone to make the entertainment grand and inviting in the eyes of the heathen. As you would suppose, it has a deadly influence on the work in which we are engaged. I have felt very much distressed in view of the present state of things, and would gladly refrain from writing for the present. I see no bright side: it is like a deadly pestilence; all ages and all classes are brought under its demoralizing influence. I have seen much of heathen depravity before, but never any thing like this; it is like a sea, driven into madness by an angry tempest. The common barriers are torn away, and the flood carries everything before it. Never before did I feel the impotence of human efforts. Reason is despised; arguments are powerless, and compassion is treated with contempt. I have and do still feel exceedingly distressed. Many, for whom we cherished the hope that ultimately the grace of God would take root in their hearts, have gone back, and now ridicule and blaspheme the name of Christ. Some, whom we thought near the kingdom, are at a stand, and appear quite indifferent about their own eternal welfare. At times I feel quite discouraged, and can only in agony cry, "Lord, save, or the people perish." Repentance seems to be hid from the people; and yet I often fear it is for our own want of faith and devotedness that the blessing is withheld.

I am happy to inform you that the native Christians all continue steadfast in the faith, and are punctual in attending worship on the Lord's day, and other meetings of the church. They are brands plucked from the burning. Ko Gwa is doing what he can in his part of the city. He keeps a bundle of tracts in his house, and gives to those who manifest a disposition to read and investigate the subject. Many call on him, and to them he reads and explains. Being well read in Burman books, he points out their errors and their want of truth. His efforts are blessed. Several of his neighbors have become thoughtful. From being a proud, haughty man, he has become a meek, lovely Christian, and when he comes to have more knowledge of the Bible, he will be more useful.

relieving me in the verandah, has been
ill for some time, and though he gets to
the house nearly every day, he has
strength to do little or nothing. I think
consumption is bringing him to an early
grave. About four months ago I suc-
ceeded in removing his cough, but it
has returned, and appears to be beyond
the reach of any curative remedy. His
spirit is so lovely, his deportment so
amiable, and his talents so high, that
we have always looked upon him with
peculiar interest, and have indulged the
fond hope that hereafter he would be-
come eminently useful. I am left,
therefore, without any aid. I have to
be bishop, preacher, catechist, tract dis-
tributer, &c. &c. I think on an ave-
rage about 30 persons call in a day, to
get books, to dispute and to hear. Some
come professedly to dispute, but the
greater number come to get books, and
the most of them will listen; yet I sel-
dom find any who appear interesting.
Yesterday morning two men from the
Palace came to the house before sun-
rise. One of these men called on me
two or three months ago, and I have
often heard of him since, that he was
reading and investigating the tracts I
gave him. They remained till nine
o'clock, and both appeared very well.
They are intelligent men, and one of
them is a first-rate Burman scholar.
They have given up the worship of idols,
and profess to believe in the living God,
but I found them entirely ignorant of the
way of life through Christ. I read and
explained about Christ the Savior of
sinners, and told them of his dying on
the cross for men, and rising from the
dead on the third day, and that Christ
alone can save us from sin, and give us
peace of mind. They listened earnest-
¡y, and I pray that the Spirit of God
may teach them what no words of man
can impart. The learned Brahmin of
whom I have formerly spoken, often
calls, and yesterday he spent nearly the
whole day with me. Among other per-
sons who called yesterday, was a Maho-
metan who defended with much zeal the
creed of the Impostor. The Brahmin
took sides with me in exalting the
Lord Jesus, and his soul-purifying doc-
trines. "Look at Mahomet," he said,
"did he not build up his religion in
blood? and do not all his followers
believe it is right to kill those who do
not believe in him?" "Look at the
Lord Jesus Christ; he did nothing but
preach and cure the sick, and did he
not teach his disciples to love all men,
and to do no violence; and if they were

Ko Kai, who has been my principal hope as an assistant, and whom I have kept making little excursions, and then

beat on one cheek, to turn the other?" broken heads, legs, arms, &c., and a The Brahmin appears to be a real few entire. Christian in heart, but he has not courage to renounce caste.

Mrs. Kincaid's school is rather prosperous than otherwise-the whole number of scholars is 18, though only 11 | have been in school at any one time. 5 of the scholars are girls, and one of them has turned out bad, through the influence of a wicked mother. We could have a larger school, but I have felt unwilling to be responsible to the Board for the expense, as provisions are very high, about three times higher

than in Maulmein.

Government men are friendly, though when their officious underlings inform against me, they pretend to be angry. I have just rented a house for the coming year, and no man dares rent a house to a white foreigner, without permission from government. Several princes, too, often send to me, and I am invited to call on them; this they would not dare to do, if government was hostile. I daily give tracts to those who call, and government men know all about it, yet no notice is taken of it.

3. Went up into the village of Dama-tha this morning, and found one or two who listened tolerably well; but for the most part they exhibited a careless indifference. Notwithstanding their indifference, however, we preached the gospel to four different groups, comprising between 40 and 50 men, besides women and children. One young man came to a zayat near the boat, and asked a great many questions, which being answered to his satisfaction, he appeared to receive the simple truths with all his

heart.

After worship went down to the large village of Za-ra-na, containing about 300 houses. Here the assistants took two different routes, and I took a third. I read, talked and disputed with three different groups, who listened with respectful attention. The assistants also met with as favorable a reception. Two or three seemed to be considering, but they have much to contend with ;-the hostility of their immediate friends and the priests, seem to hedge up their way. We were able to give away but very few tracts; the people seemed willing While the Holy Spirit's influence is to hear them read, and often asked us shared so largely in America, we are to read to them, but did not dare to take confident that prayers more pure, and them to read for themselves. I have more enlarged, will be made without been told that the priests have forceasing for a world that lies in dark-bidden any one's receiving a tract, and ness, and among other portions, proud, perishing Ava will not be forgotten.

Mr. Kincaid adds:

that the people would commit a great sin if they did not obey.

4. Early this morning went upon the tide to the west side of the river, op

MR. CUTTER'S JOURNAL OF A TOUR ON posite Da-ma-tha, an island separating

THE DAH-GYIENG.

(Concluded from page 81.) Kara-Da-ma-tha-Za-ra-na.

May 2. This morning reached the village of Kara, containing about 50 houses. Went on shore at the landing place, where there are about 10 houses, and left one assistant to preach to all who felt disposed to hear, while I went over with the rest to the main village. We were received with much politeness by the chief. At my request, he called in a number of his neighbors, to whom I talked and read for some time, and then Dea. Myat Kyàw preached to them for about an hour and a half. We afterwards had considerable desultory conversation, and left them with a few tracts. Left the place between 2 and 3 o'clock, and arrived off the village of Da-ma-tha a little before sundown. Visited a large cave there, in one of the mountains, filled with images of Gaudama, with

them. There are two villages here containing about 50 houses. Went to the north village first. Soon collected an assembly of about a dozen, to whom I made known the message I had for them. It was received with respectful attention, and one or two appeared deeply interested. I had the satisfaction of hearing the oldest of the circle declare publicly that he did not believe in Gaudama nor images; but that there is an eternal God, who made and sustains all things. I inquired,-since that was his belief, why he did not come out publicly, and renounce all fellowship with his friends in the worship of idols. He replied, he merely went through a few ceremonies once in a great while, but he did not intend to worship Gaudama or his images in so doing. I exhorted him to be frank and faithful, and if he really did believe and worship the eternal God, to keep his commandments, and come out publicly, and tell his

friends and neighbors he could no longer | kinds of curry-fruit-cakes, &c. These join in their superstitious ceremonies, are offered to the nat, who has the conand give them the reasons, plainly, why. trol of diseases, &c., but are devoured I told him moreover, that to believe by the people. A very neat temporary there is a God, and to love and fear that shed was erected, and in the centre an God, are two quite different things; and elevated platform, with a canopy coverthat in order to enjoy eternal happiness, ed with various colored cloths. At one he must read carefully the word of God, end of the shed was an altar, where and take that as the rule of his conduct. they had candles burning, and on At the south village the chief resides. which the offerings of eatables, flowers, He collected a number of his people &c. were placed. together, and they heard a good deal of the gospel, but the truths did not seem to reach their hearts. Encountered a priest, who seemed to be as ignorant as a child of the Burman scriptures, and of every thing else. I exhorted him to open his eyes and behold the light-to believe and worship the eternal God, that he might inherit everlasting life. A number of his parishioners were around, and listened with deep attention. One young man followed the assistants around to two or three places, and exhibited some signs of being convinced of the truths we declared. Kaw-then-Za-ta-pyen-Return to Maul-priests, &c.; (the question is not put,

mein.

5. In the night, dropped down to Kaw-then, a village of ten or fifteen houses. Early this morning we went up into the village, but not finding the chief at home, we went around from house to house, making known the glad tidings of salvation. Found two elderly women who received the word with joy, and made a great many inquiries respecting the manner in which the eternal God should be worshipped-His laws and requirements obeyed, their nature, &c. &c. The husband of one of them was very much opposed, but did not try to intimidate her. After we had left the house, the man who was cooking our rice, heard them disputing together quite warmly. He said-Do not investigate nor inquire about this foreigner's religion, but be contented with the religion of your parents and forefathers. She replied-Why not? May we not know who is the true God? The words which they say are good I like them; I like the doctrine-one God, the Creator of all things—subject to neither sickness, old age, nor death, and who is never annihilated. She wanted we should stop two or three days, and tell more about this God and Savior. I told her where we lived,and she promised to come and hear more.

In this village they were holding a nat feast, some one in the neighborhood being sick. They had rice, various

A young man was in the middle of the platform, dressed in the attire of a woman, decorated with various ornaments. He was going through various manoeuvres, while a Burman band was playing some native airs. Chillies or something of the kind had been applied to his eyes to enable him to weep. While these ceremonies are going on, the nat enters the man, and he begins to tremble and shake exceedingly. An old woman then inquires of the nat, why he has visited the afflicted person, and what must be done, in order for his recovery. He replies, he must be well fed, large offerings must be made to the pagodas,

nor the answer given, with an audible voice.) The company then spend two or three days in dancing, chewing betel, smoking, &c. &c. I succeeded in arresting their attention for a little while, and told them of an eternal God, who alone could heal the diseases of the body, and save the immortal soul. They said my words were very good, but they must follow the customs of their ancestors, even if they suffered nga-yey (hell) as a consequence.

About 3, reached Za-ta-pyen, composed of two villages, divided by a creek, containing between 200 and 300 houses. The governor was not at home, and I was therefore unable to collect an assembly at his house, as I had hoped. I however, succeeded in collecting two circles, where Dea. Myat Kyaw preached in Taling. The other assistants also preached in two or three other places. Towards evening I walked through the west end of the village, and talked with a few individuals, but they all repeated the old story-We worship as our ancestors did, and do not want to change our customs. There is but very little interest manifested in this place at present, but in building houses, selling paddy, &c.

6. This morning went on the east side of the creek, and talked with every one who would listen, and offered tracts. Met with some violent disputants—a great many who heard the truth in

silence and one man who appeared to think it was a subject worthy of consideration. Came in contact with a priest, who talked a few minutes, and then said it was enough. Offered him a tract, which he declined receiving.

30. Met at the chapel with a large attendance, proceeded to adopt rules for the guidance of the Missionary Society, and elected officers for the year. All persons who contribute any sum monthly, are considered members-and those who feel disposed to aid the cause of Christ, and are not willing to become members, can make donations to the society. From what was manifested at the meeting, I hope they will be able to raise a few hundred rupees in the course of a year. A good benevolent spirit was certainly manifested.

church have been removed with the 41st Regiment, a general meeting for all who felt disposed to aid the advancement of the Redeemer's kingdom, was held at the chapel. The object, &c., was stated to the meeting, and Left this place at half past 10, and in several remarks elicited, when the orabout half an hour reached a small vil-ganization of a society was proposed to lage containing half a dozen houses. be effected on the 30th instant. Went around and collected the people to the house of the oldest man, and we talked with them between two and three hours. The old man listened with deep attention to every word. He made a great many inquiries, and there is reason to hope the Spirit accompanied the truth to his heart. After we had got through, he said he had been living in sin all his days, and worshipped dumb idols, which could do him no good. He said he would worship them no more, but worship the eternal God. By the side of the mat where he sat, there was a small stand, where he was in the habit of making daily offerings to the nats. He said he would make no more offerings, but would morning and evening pray to the eternal God. I have every reason to believe he is one of God's chosen ones. All the rest of the villagers are his children and grandchildren, and listened with attention because their head seemed so much interested. Below this, stopped at one large village, but could do but little, as the people were preparing for a play in the evening. However, had a long talk with several.

7. At 1 o'clock this morning reached home. The rains have fairly set in now, and I shall be unable to take another tour at present. I hope and pray that the Lord will follow with His blessing the means which have been used, and to His name be all the glory.

JOURNAL OF MR. BENNETT.

Missionary Society-Temperance Efforts -Religious Interest among the Soldiery. Maulmein, March 22, 1835. A very good attendance at Bible class. In the evening had a larger assembly at English worship than usual, and from the attention, &c., there are very encouraging symptoms of a revival. One or two seem a little impressed with a view of their sinfulness, and we hope they will get a "soul-refreshing view of Jesus and his love."

23. As the efforts of the English church to do good in a missionary society, have been heretofore confined to themselves, and a great part of the

April 2. Attended an extra church meeting, when one of our active members received a letter of dismission, as he is removed to the Madras coast. We have had very sharp lightning, with thunder to-day. It struck the great pagoda, but did no other damage than to shiver to pieces a pot, placed under the great umbrella, and said to have contained the jewels, &c.

6. A very interesting monthly concert. Br. Vinton present.

11. There seem some tokens for good among the English soldiers. There are six very hopeful inquirers, and the brethren seem a little stirred up. Among the pupils of the school, also, there is a seriousness, and we hope and pray it may not depart, as does the morning dew.

12. To-day being full moon, is a great worship day, and multitudes, dressed in their finery, throng the pagoda, bowing down to idols of their own manufacture, and vainly imagining that, by so doing, they are made better, and their future happiness increased! Our brethren have been out, and many tracts have been dispersed, and some of the heathen pointed to the great Sacrifice offered for sin. In the evening br. Vinton administered the Lord's supper to the English church. It was very pleasant season. Some of the Karen church were present, and partook with us.

13. Sabbath school concert, a very full attendance, and an interesting sea

son.

15. Had some conversation with one of the school-boys, who seems convinced