who had left this, in the full expectation of our immediately following them, I accompanied Mrs. Judson and family thither, in the end of last month, and after seeing them comfortably settled, in a temporary house belonging to Capt. Fenwick, Civil Superin

kindly vacated for Mrs. Judson's accommodation, I returned to Rangoon the 9th inst.

Rev. and dear Sir, Ar the date of my last, the 10th of June, I was waiting for an opportunity of removing to Amherst. Since then, the Com-tendant of the place, which he missioner, Mr. Crawfurd, who is appointed to negociate a secondary treaty with the Court of Ava, renewed his proposal for me to acThe new town has made some company the embassy, and pledg- progress during the rains. About ed himself, in case of my comply- fifty native houses-Burmese, ing, to use his interest to procure Chinese, and India Musselman, the insertion of an article in the and three or four European, extreaty, favourable to religious tol-clusive of barracks for the troops, eration, an object which I have had at heart so many years, and which though now on account of the opening in the south provinces, not so necessary as formerly, yet greatly favourable to the gradual introduction of religion, into all parts of the country, from the station which we propose occupying. With these views, I thought it my duty to accept the offer. De sirous, however, of making a commencement in the new place, as early as possible, and unwilling to disappoint the native converts, JULY, 1827.

and officers' houses, compose the infant settlement. As soon as the favourable season commences, it will increase rapidly, in consequence of large emigrations from Rangoon. Numerous villages are even now springing up, on the eastern side of the Ialwen; and there can be no doubt, that the whole region will eventually_be filled with native population. The harbour of Amherst proves to be safe and commodious; large forests of teak wood have been discovered in the interior, thereby ensur

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the situ-morning; and the Lord's supper ation of the settlement, exposed is to be administered this evening.

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These young persons make the number 20, who have been baptized in Circular Road, since Mr. Lawson's death in October last.

at all seasons to the sea breeze, must be healthy; and the mission, may venture to say, will receive the decided patronage of government. The management of all 8. For several months past, a the ceded provinces will probably Missionary breakfast, (so called) be intrusted to Mr. Crawfurd, has been furnished to missionaries one of the most enlightened, in-in Calcutta and vicinity, by the telligent, liberal men I have ever liberality of brother Pearce of met-one most eminently qualifi-Circular Road. Independents, ed to discharge the highest and most responsible duties of govern

ment.

The embassy will leave this for Ava, on the receipt of final orders from Bengal, which are daily expected. I hope, that the object of the embassy will be obtained, in the course of three or four months; and that I shall be able to reach Amherst and re-commence missionary operations in November next.

Yours faithfully,

A. JUDSON, Jr.

Baptists, and Churchmen are invited indiscriminately, and some of each denomination have attended. Dr. Carey is sometimes present from Serampore, and other brethren from a distance. The breakfast is given the next morning after the monthly concert. The brethren assemble at 7 o'clock, spend an hour and half in reading the Scriptures, prayer, singing, and reading selections from an excellent work, called "The Christian Ministry." It is a delightful exercise; but my state of health will not admit of my enjoying it this morning.

Evening. Attended the anniversary of the Bengal Baptist

EXTRACTS FROM MR. BOARDMAN'S JOUR- Auxiliary Missionary Society;

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GUST 6, TO NOVEMBER 25, 1826.

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Dr. Carey in the chair. The efforts of the Society during the last year, though not distinguishAugust 6. Lord's day even-ed by any very striking circuming. Ever since our arrival in stances, have been graciously ownBengal, brother Wade and myself ed of God to the conversion of have been in the habit of spend several heathens to Christ. ing Saturday evening by ourselves. the close of the meeting, Dr. CaWe have usually read the Scrip-rey addressed the assembly at tures, sung, prayed, and convers- some length. After stating that ed together on spiritual subjects. the success of Missions had very I have often found these seasons far exceeded his most sanguine peculiarly delightful and profita- expectations, and after mentioning ble. Last evening, this delight-many very striking circunstances ful exercise was interrupted for in relation to missionary success, the first time. Not only myself, he made some remarks to the folbut Mr. and Mrs. Wade were lowing import: "In the course of somewhat ill. Only Mr. Wade is half a century, a great deal has able to attend worship to-day, and been done in India and other he is unable to take his turn in places. The gospel has spread preaching. We feel this priva-very rapidly and extensively. And tion the more, because seven what is remarkable, we know not young persons were baptized this how it has been done. There has

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been no one man who could say it || that three thousand more were on is through my labours. And in- their way in boats. Mrs. J. has deed, I know not, (said he,) as erected a small bamboo dwelling any one can say, 'I have done so house, and two school-houses; in much as to set me above my breth- one of which a school of ten Burman children has been commenced under the care and instruction of Moung Ing. This man, with Moung Shaw-ba, Mah-men-la, and Mah-doke, are all the Burman christians that are now at Amherst. They meet for worship with Mrs. J. every Sabbath, and the two brethren engage in prayer with much propriety. Another female who attends with them, discovers an anxious concern for the salvation of her soul.

Every person present knew that if any man had been distinguished by his labours, Dr. C. was that man. But he did not seem to suspect that the people would think so; he rather told us that there could be no contest for the meed of distinguished merit.

12. Dr. Price arrived at Ava, on the 29th May, and was well received by the King. The "Nobility" of Ava have repeated their desire that he would take She adds, "After all the impeditheir sons under his charge, ments which have retarded the and give them an English educa-progress of our mission, after all tion. He promises to open a school for them, if they will furnish one hundred scholars.

Sept. 8. Brother Wade has engaged a passage to Rangoon for himself and his wife with their

baggage for 400 rupees. This is probably a reasonable price at the present season. They will sail on or before the 25th iust.

23. Mr. and Mrs. Wade took leave of us to-day, we hope, for a short season only. They have embarked for Rangoon, on board the ship Ferguson, Capt. Cunningham. We hope to follow them before many months.

Oct. 8. Received packets of letters from America, by the brig Mars, Capt. Titcomb. Many, very many thanks to our friends for writing us.

our sufferings and afflictions, I cannot but hope that God has mercy and a blessing in store for us. Let us strive to attain it by our prayers and holy life."

Nov. 6. Witnessed the baptism of six young persons in Circular Road. This makes twentysix who have been baptized since the death of Mr. Lawson, about a year since.

25. Received the afflicting intelligence of the death of our dear Mrs. Judson. All the par

ticulars relating to this distressing event were communicated in two letters from Amherst town: the first was from R. Fenwick, Esq. Civil Superintendent of Martaban. He says:

"Reverend Sir,

20. We have lately received "I am sorry to acquaint you of letters from Mr. and Mrs. Jud- the death of Mrs. Judson, after son. Mrs. J. was at Amherst a short illness. It is unnecessary town. She gives a very pleasing to expatiate on the many virtues and encouraging account of that of the deceased lady, who had, place. The climate, she says, is during her short residence with remarkably favourable to Europe- us, endeared herself to our soans. The Government are clear-ciety, by her amiable disposition. ing away the Jungle very fast, and I trust some abler pen will make Burman emigration is very rapid. publick the fortitude with which Three hundred Burmans had just she bore her severe captivity and arrived from Rangoon, who said the many trials she underwent

It may be consoling to her friends that Mrs. Whitclock, the lady of an officer of the 36th regiment, has kindly taken care of the child."

The other letter is from H. Gauger, Esq. who was a fellow prisoner with the Missionaries at Ava. He says :

to hear from our dear friends at that Station, and that, under the fostering hand of a merciful Providence, the affairs of that establishment were Brother Simerwell writes, "Some progressing. religious impressions are visible in our family. Last Lord's-day our church heard the christian ex"You will be extremely conperience of JF- 9 one of cerned to hear of the death of our the hand of fellowship. our hired men, and gave to him valued friend Mrs. Judson. He is She waiting an opportunity to be bapdied at Amherst of a remittent tized. fever, of a month or more stand- ened in our family, seven or eight He was spiritually awaking, on the 24th of October. I weeks since, under some of our have a letter from Captain Fen- exhortations. wick in which he tells me, that all very affecting." Our meeting was which medical science and care could do for her, was done. She died much esteemed and beloved by every one in the place. I dread to think of the shock to her husband."

Thus we are in great affliction. But our hope and trust are in God. He can bring good out of this very dark dispensation of his providence.

Dec. 30.

We have just heard from the captain of the ship in which Mr. and Mrs. Wade went round to Rangoon, that they have safely arrived at Amherst town.

G. D. BOARDMAN.

DOMESTICK.

INDIAN STATIONS.

MR. M'COY'S JOURNAL.

January 2, 1827. By a walk of a mile and a half, and crossing the river on the ice, I made a visit to the encampment of Noonday and his party, and preached to eight adults, and some children. We were very kindly received.

9. Our express returned from Carey. We were happy indeed

Feb. 6. I read to Meketa Moong, who called in to see me, the story of the deluge, which I had written off in the Ottawa language. When I had gone through, he soberly inquired, if "the man ican, an Englishman, a Frenchwho made the ship, was an Amerman, or an Indian."

A communication from Mr. kins, of Jan. 20, states, "The Lywinter, thus far, has been the most severe of any we have experienced at this place. It is said that the Indians on Kankakee river are actually starving to death. The snow is so deep, as to preclude all possibility of taking muskrats, their only means of subsistence in that section of country, at this season of the Seven of the year. poor creatures who lately abandoned that place, in search of one more favourable, are now here, on their way towards the Lake. So distressing is the tale of their sufferings, that the missionaries have made it a particular subject of prayer, that God would feed and take care of them as he does of the young ravens that cry."

Mr. Lykins being absent, the superintendance of the establishment for the time devolves on brother Simerwell, in which he is assisted by our assiduous and excellent brother Meeker. Brother

Slater is in the school, which is still seventy in number, fifty-five of whom were present when our express left that place.

22. Gosa returns from an excursion of four days among the Indians. His report justifies the belief that his time has not been

Gosa informs that at three encampments of Indians between this and Carey, at which he call-lost. ed, the people had heard many discouraging reports respecting the designs of the mission at Thomas. A Frenchman, some said, had told them that he had read in a newspaper, that after we had educated the children of the Indians, we would require their parents to pay us well for it, and in case we should not be paid, their children would be kept as slaves, &c. This man, however, had requested them not to mention his name as informant. To which Gosa shrewdly replied, "If he had told you the truth, he would not hide himself, and be afraid to be seen.

14. This day we accepted two more scholars. The mother of one of them, requested that when her son, who is small, needed chastisement, we would pour cold water on him, which, she said, would quiet him instantly.

15. A great many men, women, and children around our place. The Indians are returning from their huntings to make sugar in this neighbourhood. Gosa is almost constantly, either at home or abroad, assisting our labours by explaining to them the object of our operations, &c.

In summer these people perform much of their travelling on the water, in their canoes; at this season they travel on the ice.

19. Guauboi gives to us one of his daughters, about thirteen years of age. This is the second of his children he has brought to our school. He thanked us for our kindness. Said he had a large family, and was poor, and that he was very glad to find a place for his children with us where they would learn to read, to labour,

Shakenapeh, a very respectable man, accompanied him on his return, who has come to see, and to inquire for himself, and to ask counsel respecting his settling near our establishment next spring. He promises to place a son in our school in a few weeks. The people of this man's neighbourhood have also heard many sad reports respecting the designs of the mission. Many fear to bring their children to the school lest they should be sent out of the country, or retained as slaves. Kobenoza said he wondered that such fears should be indulged. He had been at the mission station, and knew that our word might be relied on. And if any should be afraid to trust our word, let them take of us a paper, and that would make all safe.

EXTRACTS FROM MR. SIMERWELL'S
JOURNAL.

Sunday, Dec. 17, 1826. Mr. Slater visited Massequaga's village, and talked to those around the establishment.

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A half Indian, whose father was a prisoner among the Indians, says he wishes to come to our establishment next spring, and attend our school one year, in the hope that he may obtain our sort of religion. He says, a Catholick priest at wanted to give him religion, but he did not accept it, because he thought it was not good; and that the priest's people would cheat the Indians and swear.

Jan. 7, 1827. A number of Indians, mostly Senecas, call on us, on their way from Sandusky to Green Bay. Most of them can