the Tunxis with the Connecticut, in Windsor, which is five or six miles above where Good Hope stood. This point of history can admit of no doubt; for we have the Dutch records to vouch for the fact, and these perfectly agree with Winthrop's account. See Winth. p. 55-78. Hist. Col. Vol. ii. 262.

In page 366, Dr. Holmes says, "the Swedes at the Delaware were extirpated by the Dutch." We object only to the single word extirpated. Several Swedish settlements still exist on and near the Delaware.

On the whole we have rarely. found so much accuracy in a work composed of such a variety of facts, collected from numerous documents and authorities, which are often obsure and sometimes contradictory. The work is a valuable addition to the stock of American Literature, and we wait with impatience for the succeeding volume.

occasion, and the peculiar character of an auditory, are frequently overlooked, or not duly regarded. But the effect of a discourse, in no inconsiderable degree, often depends on an attention to those circumstances, and to that character. It is remarkable, that the discourses of HIM, who spake as never man spake, were admirably accommodated to the occasions, which gave rise to them, and to the persons, who heard them. The great apostle Paul, in imitation of his divine Master, became all things to all men, that he might by all means save some. A discourse, that would be intelligible and useful to a select and refined auditory, might be lost, if preached to the poor; and one that would have a melting influence at an alms-house, might produce a chilling effect at a university.

These remarks, if just, may, it is conceived, be advantageously applied to the discourses now under review. The author appears to have possessed, in no common degree, an aptitude to teach, and to have employed that talent with judgment and effect. Living in a sea-port town, he doubtless had much intercourse with seamen; and from them he seems to have learned every thing peculiar to their character and occupation. Their technical terms (if we may call them so) are all familiar to him; and he uses their phraseology, as though the sea were his own element. In this hazardous attempt to address them in their own way, Mr.

Ryther has succeeded, where, through defect of genius or judgment, thousands would have failed. We call the attempt hazardous, because there is per

haps no description of men, whom, as a distinct class, it were more difficult to address, especially on the momentous subject of Their religion, than seamen. habits of thought, speech, and action, are altogether peculiar; and, unless they are appropriately addressed, a discourse, however well composed, might be worse than lost upon them. To come down to them, without descending below them; to awaken their curiosity, without dissipating their seriousness; to entertain their imagination, without misleading their understanding; to adopt their language, without savouring of their profaneness; to become, in a word, assimilated to them, without indecorous familiarity; this, this is the difficulty. For midable, however, as the task really is, Mr. Ryther has perform ed it with skill and ability. The interesting story of Jonah's voyage is agreeably illustrated; and from the several incidents, attending it, the most important and practical truths are deduced. The duties and dangers, the temptations and sins, peculiar in some degree to mariners, are strikingly delineated, and motives to virtue and piety are impressively exhibited. To all serious and candid readers, whether on land or at sea, it is presumed, these discourses may be highly useful. The class of readers, for which they were originally composed, and for which this impression of them is intended, may read them with the highest advantage. In the prospect of imparting that advantage to those, who have not the ordinary means and opportunities for becoming acquainted with the truths and duties of re

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Sermon I. entitled" The Terrors of the Stormy Ocean," is on JONAH, i. 4, 5. After giving some account of the prophet Jonah, and of the city Nineveh, accompanied with brief and useful observations, it proceeds:

In the fourth verse we have God's displeasure in Jonah's punishment. But the Lord sent out a great wind into the sea, and there was a mighty tempest, so that the ship was like to be broken.

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Observe ; The Lord is the sole commander of the sea. The winds do not rise accidentally, but they have their commission from God. Though Jonah would not obey God's command, the winds do. Here the Lord sends a pursuivant in a storm after a rebellious prophet. The winds and seas are God's servants. O let seamen tremble at this. God can cause these his servants to execute his will upon them when he pleaseth. It is the great sin. of such persons, that they look no higher than second causes. Every storm when you are at sea should read you a lecture of God.

Observe further; Guilt cannot flee from God; he can quickly overtake it. It may be expected that guilt car ried to sea will have a storm after it. O tremble, poor seamen, when you go out, to think of carrying unpardoned guilt abroad with you.

The text contains a discovery of the effects and consequences of this storm which God sends after Jonah, Then the mariners were afraid. It is not said the passengers, but the mardiest and most undaunted of men; iners were afraid. They are the harbeing so frequently in these deaths and dangers, they little regard them. And yet these persons, who used to encourage the poor trembling passengers, are now afraid. They had probably been in many storms before. But there were some things extraor dinary in the present case, which

know that you are there, they will drown us all for your sakes." The moral is easy. Guilt, and guilty per sons, may endanger others, as well as themselves; and the prayers of such persons will be of no avail. If I regard iniquity in my heart, says the psalmist, the Lord will not hear me. Oh, then, let every sin be cast out; and let your guilt be cast into the sea of Christ's blood; then all will be calm and quiet.

3. Would ye be above fears in sea dangers? See then that your anchor be rightly cast. Hope is the anchor of the soul, as the apostle saith, which is sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil, whither Jesus, the forerunner, is for us entered. Let hope, your best anchor, your sheet anchor, be fixed on God and Christ in heaven;

and it will preserve you safe, and keep your vessel stedfast amidst all the winds and waves of this tempestuous sea. Heaven is the Cape of Good Hope; thither let your views ever be directed; there let your faith and hope be fixed.

4. If you would be above fear, in times of danger at sea, carry CHRISг in the vessel. Secure an interest in him; seek a discovery of that interest; and habitually exercise faith in him, as your Saviour. When Cæsar was once on a voyage, and a heavy storm arose, by which the sailors were much intimidated, he called out to them, "Fear not; you carry Cæsar." But if you have Christ with you, you may say, "A greater than Cæsar is here."

Extracts from the Journal of the Rev. John Sergeant, Missionary to the New Stockbridge Indians.

JAN. 1, 1804.

THIS evening a number of the Munsee Indians, who came from Upper Canada, by invitation, made me a visit. After supper I conversed with them upon the importance of religion, inquired of them their numbers and the disposition of their tribe respecting civilization and the Christian religion.

Their answer was as follows.,

"Father, we thank you much for these good words, you have spoken to us. We have also attended to the instruction, we have heard in the house of worship, and so far as we understand, we are well pleased with religion. It is true we must feel thankful to the great and good Spirit for his goodness to us the year past. We present are all young men ; We are sorry our old Chief could not attend this evening. If he had we might have given you a more particular and better answer."

I inquired of them whether they had ever heard any minister. They

told me, they had not; that their young men had sometimes proposed to apply for a school master and teacher; but to this their old Chiefs

had objected. They informed me, they were a collection of five different tribes, who speak nearly the same language; that in their town were about sixty fighting men. I told them, that as soon as they could agree to receive an instructor, they must apply to some missionary society, and they would undoubtedly ob. tain one.

On the 7th the same strangers made me another visit with their old Chief. After I had addressed them on the subject of religion, the old Chief answered: "Father, it is by the goodness of the great, good Spirit, that we have been brought on our journey to this place. We feel very thankful that we have been brought to your place of abode. We thank you for all the good words, you have now put into our minds. We never heard any thing about religion until note. We will duly consider these great things, and if we are wise and good, we may be happy both here and hereafter."

After this I showed them the great Bible with the plates it contains, and gave them a short history of mankind from the creation of the world to the time of our Saviour's death. To all which they gave good attention, and appeared to be much pleased.

OCT. 7. A council was held, called by the Delawares from New Jersey, particularly to manifest their brotherly gratitude to the Stockbridge Indians for admitting them into their tribe. The Oneidas and Tuskaroras were invited to be pre

sent.

Capt. Hendrick, a Stockbridge Chief, addressed the Oneidas in the following words: "Brothers, when I look upon you, I see you are weeping on account of your friends, whom you expect soon to leave you [meaning the Tuscaroras, who propose moving to the Seneca country] your tears are running down your cheeks. Now I stretch my hand and wipe your tears, that you may see clear, and unstop your ears and set your hearts right as formerly."

Four strings of wampum were delivered.

After this the Delaware speaker addressed the Stockbridge Indians as follows: "Grandchildren attend, I thank the great Spirit, that through his goodness we are allowed to meet this day in order to brighten our friendship, that subsisted between our forefathers and you.

"When I look upon you I see your head is hanging down, and your tears running down, and your heart upset ; therefore remembering the custom of our forefathers, I stretch my hand, and wipe your eyes, that you may see your grandfather clearly, and unstop your ears, that you may hear, and set your tongue and heart right that you may understand right, and make your bed good, that you may rest yourself. I sweep clean the path before your face."

Six strings of wampum were then delivered the Mahhukunnuk nation.

"Grandchildren attend, a few years ago I saw you at Kawaupehtutquok [an Indian town in New Jersey] you in

vited me to come and see your fire place in this town, and if I should like it, you would take me by the hand, and all my women and children, and lead me with all my sub. stance to this place; accordingly we came up and viewed it; and it pleased us well; the more so because the gospel was preached here, and a school kept for the instruction of children; so that all might come to the knowledge of the Saviour; but by reason of some difficulties we did not arrive till of late. Now accord. ing to your promise you have receiv ed us your own grandfather, and we have all the privileges you enjoy equal with you. Now I thank the great, good Spirit, that he has put it in your heart to have compassion on your old grandfather, and receive him cordially to partake of all the good things contained in your dish."

Here a belt of wampum was delivered. The speaker marked with two persons standing and a tree between them, to represent the council fire place established by the Mahhukunnuk tribe.

Nov. 27. On this day about 12 Christian women by invitation made us a visit, as we commonly practise every year. They, in broken Eng. lish, spent a few hours in conversation with Mrs. Sergeant and the children. A supper was prepared for them, after which an elderly woman in the Indian language addressed Mrs. Sergeant in the following manner, and desired me to communicate the same.

"We are very thankful for the notice you have taken of us to invite us to come and see you. You have been very kind to us poor Indians. We are very sensible you have been very kind to us in times of sickness and distress; at all times ready to administer advice and medicine for the relief of the sick. We rejoice that you have such courage to live among such a poor people. It is our earnest prayer to God that the health and happiness of yourself and children may be continued for many days, and at last spend a happy eternity with our common Redeemer."