26.13 Massachusetts. "A country pastor," for German Shelburne Falls, ch. 121.83; Coler- 1.00 154.93 mon. con. 75.81; Masonville, ch., mon.con. 4; Rochester, a lady 5; 1127.81 New York city, J. Dawley 200; C. F. Blumberg 10; Fried Maier 4; a friend 20; Amity st. ch. 156.83; Brooklyn, Pierrepont st. ch. 150; Mrs. and Miss Quick 2; Buffalo, German ch. 30; Hastings, ch. 15.30; Utica, Prof. Tenbrook 5; Bristol, Rev. Solomon Goodale 10'; Williamsburg, Rev. Dr. Church 1 for German chapels, per Rev. J. G. Oncken, 62.13 Canisteo River Asso.: Brookfield, Rev. E. Murdock, per Rev. S. M. Osgood, Agent, 89.00 Boston, Lorenz Meier 2; Danvers, Rev. F. A. Willard 10; New Bedford, 1; for German chapels, per Rev. J. G. Oncken, 13.00 791.39 Chemung river Asso.: Southport and Elmira, ch., per Rev. S. M. 0., Agent, Monroe Asso.: Rochester, "from the heirs to the Estate of the late Mrs. Naomi Wolcott," of wh. 100 is to cons. Miss Elvira A. Wolcott, L. M., 500; Ogden, a friend 1; Sweden, ch. 4.13; Fairport, S. Sch. 1.12; per Rev. S. M. O., Agent, Niagara Asso.: Ransomville, ch. 10; Akron, ch. 3.15; Hartland, ch. 4.05; Wilson, ch. 3.62; Somerset, 1st ch. 25 cts; West Somerset, ch. 1.50; Royalton, ch. 2.87; Newfane, ch. 6; Pendleton and Millport, ch. 3.50; per Rev. S. M. O., Agent, Ontario Asso.: Phelps, 1st ch. 5; 2d ch., Rev. W. Cormac and family 4; per Rev. S. M. O., Agent, Orleans Asso.: Knowlesville, ch. 37 cts; Shelby, ch. 1; Carlton Centre, ch. 75 cts; per Rev. S. M. O., Agent, 604.13 2.00 3.06 506.25 34.94 9.00 2.12 74.71 Genesee River Asso.: Grove and Portage, ch. 17; Burns, ch. 50 cts; Castile, ch. 31.50; Gainsville, ch. 7.78; Nunda, ch. 1; Pike, ch. 6.50; West Almond, ch. 10.43; per Rev. S. M. O., Agent, Livingston Asso.: Avon, ch. 2.42; Dansville, S. Sch. 7.63; Lakeville, Mrs. E. Winans 7; South Dansville, Mrs. Stiles 50 cts; Mt. Morris, ch. 22.62; York, ch. 72.50; per Rev. S. M. O., Agent, Hudson River South Asso.: Po'keepsie, Central ch. 17; Union, ch. 3; Morrisania, ch. 15; Yonkers, ch. 22.50; per Rev. 0. Dodge, Agent, 57.50 Hudson River North Asso.: Half Moon, 1st ch. 29; Schodack, ch. 112.67 14.60; Kingston, ch. 17.49; West Troy, ch. 8; Hyde Park, ch. 4.75; West Hillsdale, ch. 8; Sand Lake, ch., with other donas. to cons. Eunice Arnold Fox L. M., 60; per Rev. 0. D., Agent, 141.84 Saratoga Asso.: Half Moon, 2d ch. 37.07; L. Gates 2; Eveline Tryon 1; Jamesville, ch. 21.25; Glenville, ch. 5.75; S. D. Williams 2; Rev. M. G. Hodge 5; E. Hewett 25; A. S. Tiffany 2; Stillwater, 2d ch. 51.88; Burnt Hills, ch. 16.64; Saratoga Springs, ch. 4; Broadalbin, ch.1; with other donas. to cons. E. M. Brown, Mrs. G. V. Lansing, and Mrs. J. M. Hammond L. M., per Rev. O. D. Agent, 174.09 Washington Union Asso.: Hartford, ch. 38.96; Adamsvile, ch. 5; Mrs. Spicer, 1; Lakeville, ch. 1; Sandy Hill, ch.5; Fort Ann Village, ch. 6; Galesville, ch. 22; Leonard W. Cronkhite, with other donas. to cons. hims. L. M., 50; Olive Doan, 5; Rupert, ch. 6; Glens Falls, ch. 8; Granville, ch. 5.65; Bottskill, ch. 117.36; to cons. Nathan R. Crandall L. M., per Rev. 0. D., Agent, 270.97 Rensselaerville Asso.: Westerloo, Ist ch. 10.50; Berne and Knox, ch. 4.32 per Rev. O. D., Agent, 14.82 Philadelphia, 1st ch., for the deficiency, 65; Brady's Bend, Walsh. ch. 23; Philadelphia, Gen. Duncan 10; Rev. A. Wiberg 25 cents; Rev. J. Newton Brown 10; a friend 50 cents; two friends 8 Miss Flanagin 5; Miss Patten 1 William E. Garrett 25; Franklin Lee 10; John W. Sexton 30; Dr. Horatio G. Jones 10; Master George B. Morse 40 cts.; 10th ch. ("in part pledge of 500") 147; Thomas Altemus 5; J. B. Caldwell 10; coll. at mass meeting 87.47; Emma Hiller 5; Broad st. ch. (“ part payment of 600”) 29.08 ; Williamsburg, 1st ch. 20; Meadville, B. Clapperton 5; for German chapels, per Rev. J. G. Oncken, Brandywine, ch., per. Rev. 0. Dodge, Agent, 12.93 88.00 418.70 27.00 6.60 Michigan. Pipestone, William Houghton, for German chapels, per Rev. J. G. Oncken, Missouri. St. Louis, 24 ch. 8. Sch., H. N. Kendall, tr., to support two children in Maulmain Normal School to be named Samuel C. Davis and Mercy B. Card, Virginia. Enon, ch. 5; Alexandria, coll. in the ch. 12; John Withers 50; Thomas Hume 1; Mr. Skinner 10; Mrs. Henry and son 1; I. T. Anderson 5; Miss Bettie Thomas 1; Miss Alice Thomas 1; Mrs. Dr. Price 5; Mrs. Mary W. Thomas 5; Miss Mary Ella Thomas 5; Mr. Cottrell 5; 1st ch., col. 110.14; colored ch. 25.31; 3d ch. 60.16; Miss Mary W. Thomas 1; Miss Laura W. Thomas 1; A. M. Bindester 2.50; W. 8. Fountain 5; Rev. W. A. Baynham 7; B. Manly jr. 2.50; J. G. Mills 1; James Thomas 100; Jos. D. Coleman 5; Judith E. Booton 1; Mary Booton 2; for German chapels, per Rev. J. G. Oncken, Alabama. Camden, Rev. David Perry, for German chapels, per Rev. J. G. Onc ken, 3.00 98.83 429.61 5.00 Maryland, Baltimore, coll. 18.52 ; B. G. Miller 2; P. Locke 5; B. Williams 5; 4. F. Crane 20; a brother 50; B. Slack 1; Mrs. James Wilson 50; C. West 10; F. A. Levering, 10; 1st eh. 36.81; Rev. I. Berg 6; a lady, 50 cts.; for German chapels, per Rev. J. G. Oncken, District of Columbia. Peacham, Vt., Samuel Miner, per E. A. Cahoon, Admr., 343.42 ; Worcester, Ms., George Corbett, per 53.99 Rev. J. Aldrich, Agent, 8.00 New York city, Garrat N. Bleecker, per Ebenr. Cauldwell, Exr., 3000.00 Ohio. Amity, ch., for Burman Missions, 8; Cincinnati, 5th st. ch. 11; S. Sch. 17; Norwalk, ch. 30.06; 8. Sch., for Assam Orphan Sch.,4; Wethersfield, ch. 4 ; Richmond, N. Y., T. J. Ray, per Rev. S. M. Osgood, Agent, 50.00 3,521.42 $9,440.12 Cleveland or Rocky River A680., B. JOURNAL OF MR. THOMAS. Extent of his "parish." Tavoy River, Dec. 30, 1853.- In one of the late Macedonians mention is made of "Mr. Thomas's parish." But if I have a parish I am at a loss to know where it is. Whether it lies up the Tavoy and onward to the Ya river, one hundred miles north of Tavoy; or in Mata and the region adjoining, some seventy-five miles to the east; whether it be fifty miles to south-east, in the Toung byouk region, or in the Mergui province, extending to Kabin or still further up the Tenasserim river to a distance of 120 miles from Tavoy, — I am unable to tell. But this is a fact: in all these places there are disciples and churches of Christ, and no missionary to guide them but myself. There are also heathen in all these regions, about ten heathen Karens to one Christian. This proportion however holds good only in these provinces. On the borders of Siam the Karens are said to be very numerous. But there are no Christians. They have heard of their brethren in these provinces becoming 24 Christians, and ask, "Why do not the teachers come here also ?" Now in order that the gospel may be carried thither, and to the heathen in these provinces, it is obviously important that the interests of the churches be carefully looked after. On such an errand we are now embarked. Visit to Mergui province- An old church-Self-support. Our company to attend the Association is small, only myself and Mrs. Thomas, one Burmese and seven Karen disciples. The cholera, which is raging fearfully in the city and some of the villages of Mergui, renders the meeting c the Association very uncertain. Hence we direct our course to Pyeekhya, where we expect to learn the true state of the province. Jan. 9, 1854. We find ourselves in a little boat floating out of the Pyeekhya river, bound to Kabin. We cannot learn that any disturbance has been created among the Karens by the cholera. Have spent three very pleasant days in and near Pyeekhya. We have not however held our final meetings there, as the assistant and some of the principal men had left, previous to our arrival, for the meetings in Kabin. I would like to present before the minds of those who love the cause of Jesus in America the apparent Christian advancement of this church. But this would be impossible. Many of the church are no longer mere babes in Christ. They have been in the church about twenty years, and are men and women firm in the faith. As I arose to preach yesterday morning, I felt an awe similar to what I have often experienced in America before men venerable for Christian experience. But there is one thing connected with this and all the other churches in these provinces which causes me much anxiety. This church is aided by a missionary society. I am confident that the time has come when this and two or three other churches might support the means of grace among themselves. Late last evening I called the deacons of the church and told them my feelings. I told them if they supported their own teachers, the disciples in America would give none the less. On the contrary, they would give more as they heard of this and that church not requiring any more aid. I also pointed out to them the necessity of sending preachers to unoccupied regions, which, as all Burmah is now opening to the American disciples, could not be done unless some of the old churches would support the gospel among themselves. They evidently felt the force of these and other reasons for supporting their own pastors, and I am confident they will do it at no very distant day. But I am aware it will not be best to urge this matter too strenuously. As far as this church is concerned, here I intend to let the matter rest for the present year. disease. We had been about a week tossed upon the waves or stranded upon shoals in our little boat, but to meet our brethren so well and cheerful caused us to forget the past and to entertain high hopes for the future. We find everything finely arranged for our entertainment and for the meetings of the Association. The broad new chapel where the people usually meet for worship has been partitioned off for our accommodation, and we are here constantly receiving calls from the disciples, from all parts of the province. This house has not as much glory as the former chapel in Kabin. I think however it is deserving of more. In itself it is superior to the former, and what adds to its glory is the fact that it was planned by Karen minds and built by their own hands; or, if either materials or labor cost money, the money was paid by the Karens themselves. All was done without a word of exhortation or advice from the missionary. The Association is to meet in a spacious temporary building, which was also built by the members of the Karen church. Had our first meeting with the brethren this evening. All but one of the assistants in this province were present. Kautu, the old literary Karen assistant, preached this evening from the first verse of the 110th Psalm. The sermon was a brief but correct exposition of the text, with appropriate remarks on Christ as a powerful king putting all enemies under his feet. Meeting of the Association. 14. The sessions of the Association closed this forenoon. They were very profitable meetings. All the first day was spent in reading the letters and hearing reports from the churches and preaching stations, interspersed with two sermons and many prayers. In the absence of Mr. Brayton the appointed preacher, the annual sermon was delivered by his alternate, Kaulapau, from Acts ii. 2. It cannot be said of his discourse, as it seems to be fashionable to say of associational sermons at home, “It was a { livered in the author's peculiarly happy style;" for, judged by the rules of sermon-making, it could hardly be called a sermon. But it did the people good, for it was full of pious remarks and warm Christian exhortation. very able exposition of divine truth de- | there another man to visit and set in order matters in the churches, there would be left an abundance of work for me, even among the heathen Karens south of Pyeekhya. But I am alone, and nearly every church needs my presence at least for a short time. But as Mr. Brayton previous to his departure visited Ulah, I go no further south. The second day was mostly spent in the discussion of subjects most intimately connected with the prosperity of the common cause in these provinces. Some of the topics had been discussed in former years, but were not yet acted upon by all the churches. These we thought necessary to keep before the minds of the people. The following resolution was discussed with much interest by nearly all the assistants: "As but few of the heathen have been converted during the past year, · Resolved, That we will humble ourselves before God and more earnestly pray for the outpouring of his Spirit." And the following: “Resolved, That in the future we will enlarge our contributions for the spread of the gospel." The third day until noon was taken up principally in explaining the changes which have taken place in these provinces, viz. the removal of missionaries and the contemplated changes in the system of schools. I have good reason to believe that these measures were understood and their reasons appreciated by the Karens generally. It is not convenient at present to give the statistics of the churches composing the Association, as they have not all received the yearly visit of the missionary. I am able to state in general, that the churches are enjoying a good degree of prosperity, that they are at peace among themselves, that but few have died, and a still smaller number been subject to church discipline; and that to the twenty-three churches not less than one hundred will appear to have been added by baptism the present year. Meetings with the church-Baptisms. We have closed the Association, but much yet remains to be done. Were 15. Sunday evening.-Have just closed our meetings with the Kabin church, the old members of which remain as they were last year, except one a venerable old man has fallen asleep in Jesus. This church has long been cursed with a large number of apostates who live near the village. Among this most hopeless class of persons there are at present indications of good. Three of them came into the covenant meeting of the church and confessed their sins. There was not however sufficient evidence of their reformation. There were five applicants for baptism, two of whom were a Chinaman and his Karen wife. They had for some time appeared like Christians, but being extremely ignorant of the gospel they were advised to wait another year. The other three were baptized. This evening we have enjoyed a delightful communion season, the services being conducted by the two ordained pastors, Kaulapau and Komblompo. A small church enlarging-Restorations and baptisms-Interest among Burmans. Themboung, Jan. 17.-Left Kabin yesterday morning at one o'clock and floated down the river with the tide. As this church is small, it has of late been usually visited by a native ordained pastor. But being without an assistant preacher, it seemed desirable that I should visit it this year in person. Here also five or six apostates came into the church meetings and confessed, three of whom were received again into fellowship. Another we think has really repented, but such is his connection with a second wife that the church could not receive him. He begged the privilege of living among the disciples and hearing |