all the pailings, benches, and summer-houses in the gardens, and also in many parts of the town the doors, window shutters, and even the very furniture of the houses to use as firewood.

"Melancholy as is the picture, the city presented, yet misery seems in a still more wretched form to have visited the surrounding villages. For there the inhabitants were still more exposed to the outrages and pillaging of the soldiers, who were exasperated by the severity of the weather, and the want of regular supplies of provisions. Clothes, beds, furniture cattle of every description, corn, wood, the money of the poor inhabitants were destroyed, consumed, or taken away. Provisions are in some places so entirely consumed, that there is not even corn left for .sowing, nor horses or implements of husbandry to till the ground. These unfortunate sufferers must remain the prey of misery, unless some nobleminded, generous Christians, who have not experienced the horrible disasters of war, should hasten to their assistance."

Island, which I received a few days ago in a letter from Newport, dated April 22, 1806.

"In Little Compton, Tiverton, Westport, and Fall River towns, in the southeastern part of this state, the Lord is in a most remarkable manner displaying his power and grace; ́especially in Little Compton, where Mr. Shepard is minister. There the attention has been much greater than in the other places. There the Lord appears to display his power and goodness in a most wonderful manner. Aged sinners, on the verge of the grave, and who have appeared, as to religion, like trees twice dead, and plucked up by the roots, now flourish in the courts of our God. Children of 14, 10, and even 8 years of age, cry hosanna to the Son of David. Opposers to the doctrines of distinguishing, electing, and uncontrollable grace, now rejoice in these doctrines, as their only hope. The enemies of all religion are silent, as to opposition; and some are constrained to say, Verily this is the fin ger of God! Almost every family contains a new-born soul, and some two, three, and four. Not less than one hundred appear to have tasted and seen, that the Lord is gracious, since the reformation commenced; and almost all the rest are inquiring, What must we do to be saved? Their meetings, which are almost daily, are thronged, and every countenance is solemn as the grave. The first Sabbath in April more than forty were admitted into the church. The work appears to increase. It is regular, still, and evidently genuine.”

If this communication be of any service for the next number of the Panoplist, I shall feel happy that I have given it.

I am, Sir, with the tenderest regard for your welfare, yours, &c.

IN our last we inserted a letter from the President of the United States to Congress, and another from Capt. Lewis to the President, rela

tive to new discoveries in Louisiana. We promised some interesting extracts from the pamphlet which contained these letters. The accounts

here given of the local situation, strength, character, &c. of the Indian tribes in Louisiana, we hope will prepare the way for Missionaries in due time to carry the gospel of the crucified Redeemer among them. With this view we shall cheerfully extend the valuable information among our readers.

The following extracts are from "Historical Sketches of the several Indian tribes in Louisiana, south of the Arkansa river, and between the Missisippi and river Grand."

"CADDOQUES, live about 35 miles west of the main branch of the Red river, on a bayau or creek, called by them Sodo, which is navigable for peroques only within about six miles of their village, and that only in the rainy season. They are distant from Natchitoches about 120 miles, the nearest route by land, and in nearly a north west direction. They have liv. ed where they now do only five years. The first year they moved there the small pox got among them and destroyed nearly one half of them; it was in the winter season, and they practised plunging into the creek on the first appearance of the eruption, and died in a few hours, Two years ago they had the measles, of which several more of them died. They for, merly lived on the south bank of the river, by the course of the river 375 miles higher up, at a beautiful prairie, which has a clear lake of good water in the middle of it, surrounded by a pleasant and fertile country, which had been the residence of their ancestors from time immemorial.

They ave a traditionary tale, which not only the Caddos but half a dozen other smaller nations believe in, who claim the honour of being descendants of the same family; they say, when all the world was drowned by a flood that inundated the whole country, the Great Spirit placed on an eminence near this lake, one family of Caddoques who alone were saved; from that family all the Indians originated.

The French, for many years before Louisiana was transferred to Spain, had, at this place, a fort and some soldiers; several French families were likewise settled in the vicinity, where they had erected a good flour mill with burr stones brought from France. These French families con

tinued there till about 25 years ago, when they moved down and settled at Campti, on the Red river, about 20 miles above Natchitoches, where they now live; and the Indians left it about 14 years ago, on account of a dreadful sickness that visited them. They settled on the river nearly op posite where they now live, on a low place, but were driven thence on ac. count of its overflowing, occasioned by a jam of timber choking the river at a point below them.

The whole number of what they call warriors of the ancient Caddo nation is now reduced to about 100, who are looked upon somewhat like knights of Malta, or some distinguished military order. They are brave, despise danger or death, and boast they have never shed white man's blood. Besides these, there are of old men and strangers who live amongst them, nearly the same number, but there are forty or fifty more women than men. This nation has great influence over the Yattasses, Nandakoes, Nabadaches, Inies, or Yachies, Nagogdoches, Keychies, Adaize and Nachitoches, who all speak the Caddo language, look up to them as their fathers, visit and intermarry among them, and join them in all their wars.

The Caddoques complain of the Choctaws incroaching upon their country; call them lazy, thievish, &e. There has been a misunderstanding between them for several years, and small hunting parties kill one another when they meet.

The Caddos raise corn, beans, pumpkins, &c. but the land on which they now live is prairie, of a white clay soil, very flat: their crops are subject to injury either by too wet or too dry a season. They have horses, but few of any other domestic animals, except dogs; most of them have guns, and some of them have rifles; they and all other Indians, that we have any knowledge of, are at war with the Osages..

The country generally, round the Caddos, is hilly, not very rich; growth á mixture of oak, hickory and pine, interspersed with prairies, which are very rich generally, and fit for cultiva tion. There are creeks and springs of good water frequent.

(To be continued.)

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ed, 1. A correct copy of the sacred text, and the genuine sense thereof. 2. The truths of the Christian relig ion are set in a clear light. 3. Dif ficult places are explained. 4. Seeming contradictions reconciled; and 5. Whatever is material in the varions readings, and the several oriental versions is observed. The whole illustrated and confirmed from the most ancient Jewish writings. By John Gill, D. D. 4 vols. quarto, 900 pages each. Price $450 a volume, in boards; $5 00 plain bound in sheep; 85 50 elegantly bound in calf. An elegant likeness of the author will be presented as a frontispiece to the first volume.

ORDAINED, on Wednesday the 8th of January last, over the first religious congregational society in Marietta, (Ohio) the Rev. Samuel Prince Rob. bins. The public exercises of the occasion were performed in a solemn and impressive manner. The Rev. Jacob Lindsly of Waterford made the introductory prayer. The Rev. Thomas Robbins of Connecticut preached the sermon from Matt. xxvi. 14. Sev. eral circumstances, naturally coming into view on the occasion, rendered the usual addresses peculiarly solemn and affecting. The Rev. Lyman Potter of Steubenville, (formerly from New-England) made the consecrating prayer. The Rev. Joseph Badger,

of the county of Trumbull, gave the charge. The Rev. Stephen Lindsly of Marietta gave the right hand of fellowship. Mr. Badger made the concluding prayer. A silent and respectful attention was given from a very numerous audience. Vocal and instrumental music, performed with great softness and accuracy, contributed much to the joy and solemnity of the occasion. The happy union and harmony existing, afford pleasing prospects to the minister and society. This is the oldest society in the state of Ohio: and this the first ordination of a a Congregational minister, that has been performed west of the Alleghany mountains.

DIED, Feb. 25, 1806, at Edinburgh, Rev. DAVID BLACK, one of the Ministers of that city, after a short illness of ten days, aged 43. Few men have ever lived more universally beloved, or died more sincerely lamented by his acquaintance. We expect shortly to be able to gratify our readers with a full account of this excellent man.

At Pelham, N. H. April 11, Mrs. THANKFUL CHURCH consort of Rev. J. H. CHURCH, aged 31.

Under the benign influence of a religious education, Mrs. CHURCH

seriously attended to the gospel from her youth. In 1798 she made a profession of religion, and was admitted a member of the church in Rutland. The doubts and anxieties, with which her mind was afterwards exercised, led her to attend more particularly to the distinguishing nature of experimental religion; in consequence of which, she obtained more satisfac tion.

She firmly believed, and humbly admired the peculiar doctrines of the gospel; and by diligent hearing, meditation, and prayer, made

progress in divine knowledge. The prosperity of Zion was dear to her heart. She often expressed a desire for a revival of religion, particularly among the people with whom she was connected. She was grieved at the conduct of impenitent sinners; while nothing was more pleasing to her, than to see any hopeful attention to the things of religion. After she entered into a family state, the course of Providence impressed her mind more and more with the importance of a holy life.

Her diligence in her domestic concerns was remarkable, especially considering the uncommon delicacy of her constitution. Her peculiar kindness and attention to her husband, during a late sickness, joined with her concern and anxiety for him, and her unceasing endeavours for the welfare of the family, exhausted her strength, and are thought to have been the probable occasion of that illness, which issued in her death.

In her last sickness, which commenced in Jan. 1806, she commonly enjoyed composure of mind. The religious doubts, which sometimes interrupted that composure, were generally succeeded by greater light and comfort. From time to time she expressed her earnest desire to have clearer views of the glory of Christ. Apprehending her dissolution to be near, she, with much calmness, made known her wish respecting some articles of her clothing, and desired that her husband, at a suitable time, would make certain presents to her little children, accompanied with pious counsel from her dying lips. Being asked by him, whether she felt willing to leave her children, she answered; "Iam. I have given them up to God. It has been my great desire and concern, that they may be trained up in his fear. It has been my prayer ever since they were born, and before, that they may experience

renewing grace; and I hope they will."

After this, she was divinely com forted, from day to day, regarding Christ as her Saviour and her all. A little while before she expired, feeling herself to be dying, she looked round on her family, and said; "I thank you all, my friends, for your kindness to me.-I wish we may all meet in heaven." She manifested humble confidence in God, and very devoutly prayed to the Lord Jesus, to strengthen her with strength in her soul, and to come and receive her spir it. Seeing her husband's tears, she said, "God will support you." She then took her ring from her finger, and put it on his, with these words; "Our friendship on earth is soon to end. But I hope we shall meet in heaven, and enjoy purer friendship."

To both her children she was ena. bled to utter the melting tenderness of a dying mother's heart. Taking the hand of her infant son, who had been her hope and delight, she said; "Dear little child! dear little child! motherless child! God be merciful to you, my dear child. I give you up to him. May you be to the praise and glory of his grace. Lord, he is thine;"-subjoining fervent prayer for the child.

To her aged parents and her sis ter, she addressed herself in a very becoming and impressive manner, and took, of all her surrounding friends, a most affectionate farewel."

After that, her consolation increased, and her prospect brightened. Just before she died, appearing ex ceedingly serene and happy, she said, that her views were more clear and lively than they had been, and that God seemed to be gradually shining inte her soul. She finally closed her eyes with her own hand, and, with happy quiet in body and mind, expired.

"Blessed are the dead, who die in the Lord."