the charge of the missionaries, a printing- | nese, 6,000 Malays, and 3,000 others of press and a standing-press, with a sufficient different nations, besides between one supply of paper, ink, &c., for the A'sám. Mission: also, an additional printing-press, with more than 1700 reams of paper, binders' materials, &c., for the station at Maulmein. Miss Lucy H. Taylor, of Waterville, N. Y., missionary to the Western Creeks, left for the Indian Territory, early in Oct., in company with Mr. and Mrs. Kellam, on their way to the Mission, as mentioned in our last number. Mr. and Mrs. Ingalls had been assigned to the mission in Arracan. Messrs. Haswell and Abbott, were to remain in Burmah. Messrs. Brown and Cutter, with their families, were "quietly settled at their new station in A'sám, and were in the enjoyment of comfortable health." We subjoin a brief and two hundred Europeans. There are here at present six missionaries of the American Board, and one of the Jones left Singapore a few days before London Missionary Society. Br. Penang, to make arrangements for we arrived, on his way to Malacca and Siamese printing. And, judging from the letter which he left for us at this place, that he was not aware of our having with us a printer and apparatus for Bankok, we thought it expedient, and br. Davenport immediately embarked for Malacca, to consult him with regard to future operations. There will be no vessels leaving here for Bankok, before the middle of June. Not wishing to be idle, I have procured me a competent Malay teacher, and I find that it is quite simple and easy, commenced the study of that language. and extensively useful in all these surrounding regions, even Chinese themselves. among the The Chinese and Hindoo shopkeepers, washermen, breadmen, milkmen, coolies, servants, &c. &c., all understand the Malay. suitable books, and a properly qualified As soon, however, as I can procure for to the everlasting welfare of the teacher, I shall lay hold of the Chinese; perishing millions of the "celestial empire," do I consider the energies of my life exclusively devoted. We are all at present in good health, and with gratitude record the lovingkindness of the Lord, which has surExtract from a Letter of Mr. Shuck. rounded us amid all our wanderings, We arrived at Singapore, on the 31st since we left our native land. We reof March, in health and safety, and im-joice that now we are in the midst of mediately rented a house, which ac- the heathen, and feel more than ever commodates the three families of us desirous of toiling, separately and comfortably. In Maulmein we remained one week, and passed the time most agreeably in the society of the dear brethren and sisters-there. They all seemed assiduously engaged and happy, and the work of the Lord encouragingly prospers. We remained four days at Penang, and were affectionately entertained by the Rev. Messrs. Davies and Beighton, and their worthy consorts, of the London Missionary Society. The former gentleman is connected with the Chinese department, and the latter with the Malay. The city of Singapore is situated about 19 north of the equator, and 1029 east of Greenwich,—is under the English government, enjoys a salubrious climate, has an increasing commerce, and contains about 18,000 Chi "Till life's last glimmer Shall die away,' for their eternal good. At Port au Prince, July 14, the prospects of the Mission were encouraging. Mr. Monroe had recently baptized two persons. Miss Sarah C. Day, late missionary to the Ottawas at Thomas, Mich., has been compelled to retire from the station by ill health. She left Grand river July 13, and returned as far as Auburn, N. Y., where, Sept. 29, she was still suffering from severe illness. Rev. Chandler Curtiss and Miss Mary A. Colburn, late of the Western Creek Mission, were married July 24, and on the fol. lowing day left for the north, to establish a new station among the Omahas. 74,42 Donations from September 15, to October 15, 1836. 18,50 170,73 2, 14, 2,37 2, Passumpsic, Vt., Bap. Bib. Soc. Aux. &c., for Bur. bib., per L. P. Danbury, Ct., Union Bap. Asso., composed of chhs. in N. Y. and Ct., per Troy, N, Y., 1st Bap. ch., for Bur. Miss., 77,-African Miss., 23,-per 100, 45, 50, Ashburnham, Ms., Mrs. Elvira Hastings, for Bur. bib., per Rev. J. Providence, R. I., Ladies' For. Miss. Soc. of the 1st Bap. ch. and soc., New York, For, Miss. Soc., of first Bap. ch., for Bur. Miss., per Mr. J. Illinois State Conv.,-Edwardsville Asso., for Bur. Miss., per Dr. Geo. French Creek Bap. Asso., Pa., for For. Miss., per Mr. S. L. Gould, Danville, Vt.-A.W. Perkins, Esq., 5,-Mrs. Perkins, 1, for Bur. bib., per Charleston, S. C.-" a friend," for Bur. Miss., Plymouth, Ms., Mrs. A. Judson,* 25,-Miss A. B. Judson,* 25, for Bur. bible, per W. P. Ripley, Esq., 50, Woodstock, W. Par., Ct., Fem. B. Soc. 1st Bap. ch., for Mrs. Vinton's sch., 14,68 9,31 Southbridge, Ms.-Fem. friend, per Rev. Levi Hall, Jr., 1, Whately, Ms.-Mr. Seth Belding, for Bur. Miss., 1,-Bur. tracts, 1,— 2,50 Boston, Ms.-" one who heard Rev. Mr. Brown's last address in Fed. st. 5, Middleboro', O.-Mr. Jesse Neal, Sen., 1,-Mrs. Weston, ,50,-Akron, Columbia, S. C.-Dr. Shubael Blanding, Falmouth, Ms.,-little girl, for Bur. bible, per Rev. M. Bronson, 5,37 10, ,25 3,50 Penobscot, Me., Aux. For. Miss. Soc., Levi Morrill, treas., Boston, Ms.-five ladies of Fed. St. Bap. ch., for sup. of a native teacher Haverhill, Ms.-Rev. Mr. Knight, 9,-a friend, 1,-for Bur. bib., per Mr. 100, 221, 10, Charlestown, Ms.-Mrs. Susan Capen, per Rev. H. Jackson, 2, ,69 1448,48 For outfit of Rev. Jacob Thomas, as stated by Rev. C. M. Fuller,- 340,21 For outfit of Mrs. Thomas.-Fleming, N. Y. Bap. ch., 6,25-Lansing, do. H. LINCOLN, Treasurer. *Mother and sister of our esteemed missionary, Mr. Judson. Burmah. EXTRACTS FROM THE JOURNAL OF MR. SIMONS. (Continued from p. 267.) Regard to Science-English Language. Ava, Sept. 18, 1835. Visited the Mekara prince this afternoon, in company with brother K. He understands our science better than any other Burman in the country, and has spent some money in purchasing a pair of fine globes, and scientific books. He understands the English language a little. After asking br. K. some questions on the sciences, he produced a handsome bound volume of the Digest which br. K. had given him, and asked him to explain some passages in it, which he did not understand. About night returned home. Oct. 6. To-day met the officer and writer from Bassein, from whom I received much kindness on my way home from Arracan last April. I hope to supply them with books on their return to Bassein. 7. Commenced teaching a few children, for two or three hours every morning, in the English language. Nov. 5. Called with br. K. to see the Tharawadi (Surrawa?) prince, brother to the king. He received us very kindly in his garden, and walked with us to show us the different foreign trees he had growing, from China, Bengal, and Europe. The garden was very tastefully laid out, with elevated walks of brick work covered with sand. Among other trees, I saw the fig, and peach, and a large grape-vine. A small tank contained several small silver fish from China. 20. Visited the Mekara prince with br. K. He wished to know if I would teach him the English language. Having found something in a little work on the sciences, which br. K. had given him, which he did not understand, he produced Walker's dictionary, and an English and Burman one, in manuscript, which was begun by Dr. Price, and has been brought to its present state by Mr. Lane, a merchant in Ava. With these aids we explained the difficult passages to the satisfaction of the prince. Our departed brother, Dr. Price, still lives in the memory of the Burmese, particularly those who belong to the palace. His skill as a physician, and versatility of talent, eminently qualified him for usefulness at Ava. It is said that his familiar acquaintance and influence with the king and courtiers, were such as no other foreigner was ever known to have had. 21. To-day the prince sent his man to inform me that he should consider it a great favor if I would come and teach him to read in English; and he wished me to say when I could come, and how long. After consulting br. K., I sent him word that I would attend on him every Wednesday and Saturday afternoon, from four o'clock until sundown, and the time I should continue coming, would depend on the progress he made. 24. Called with br. K. to see the widow of the lately deceased governor. She appeared glad to see us, but said she was too poor to give presents-a custom among the Burmans. Brother K. gave her a bound volume of the Digest, which she handed to her son, a promising young man. 26. In passing down a street to-day, was surprised to see a school of 25 or 30 girls collected in a private house, and taught by a Burman. I am informed there are others in the city. Method of taming the wild Elephant. 27. A wild elephant was brought in to-day from the wilderness by a drove of tame females. The Buruians assembled from all parts of the city to see him enter the trap. We arrived too late to see him enter, but were informed that he walked in very quietly with the drove. These were soon let out, and the wild elephant, finding himself alone, surrounded by strong posts and a high wall, and disappointed in his mighty efforts to escape, gave us a fine opportunity to see the exertions of the wonderful animal in his wild state, and to admire the wisdom and power of God in his formation. After he had been teased by some daring fellows running to him with a spear, and then scampering away, as for their life, the entrance to the small trap was opened, and he furiously pursued a man into it, and instantly found his liberty curtailed. This place was just large enough for him to stand in, and whilst the men were fastening his hind legs with strong ropes made of buffalo hides, and fixing a rope round his neck, he raged terribly. From the trap, well fettered, he was pulled out; and after throwing himself with fury on the ground, thrusting his tusks into the earth, roaring tremendously, and trying to break his fetters, he was finally drawn up to a strong post, to which he was fastened by the neck. He will be kept here until he is tame enough to receive the next course of discipline. 29. This morning found the fence behind our house cut and opened to the width of 3 feet, which we suppose to have been done by thieves in the night, but without gaining their object. To-night, about 9 o'clock, we have had an alarm of fire. On looking out I perceived it was very near us. A fire had broken out in a small house in the compound of the British Residency, through the negligence of some Burmans; but, by the active diligence of the sepoys, it was soon extinguished. Dec. 2. Had a visit from an old priest, who is the king's astronomer. He examined the map, and the tract on the sciences, and made several inquiries respecting the formation of the world. He brought with him a brahmin, a Burman writer, and some boys, to whom tracts were given. Visited a pagoda which contains one of the largest marble idols in the country. Three men were on their knees chattering over their prayers to the senseless block. A priest of middle age looking in, I commenced talking with him about his idol. Others soon after collected around me, and we talked for some minutes about the true and the false religion. On reaching home was gratified in reading papers and letters, which had just arrived from America. 3. To-day gave books to priests, which they were taking home with them, when an old man seeing then with the books, said something that frightened them, and they returned the books, saying that they would call for them at some future time. some 7. About noon we assembled with the native Christians and a few children belonging to our schools, and held the monthly concert, after which brother K. with the young man who was baptized yesterday, Moung U-doung his brother, and Thak-oung, a lad about 14, the son of a native Christian, set out for the villages and expects to be absent a few days. 9. This morning two men from a village a few miles off called for some books, and received one of each kind. 13. Lord's day. After worship a young priest came for a book. He said he had seen some of our books, liked the reading, and wanted a book for himself—a large book. The Life of Christ was given to him. Seeing two of the native Christians seated on the floor, he placed himself in a chair and commenced a conversation with them on religion. They had not been conversing long, before the Catechism was called for, and the priest taking it in his hand, commenced reading aloud, and at the end of every question and answer stopped to know from them its proper meaning. They continued together about an hour, when the native brethren returned to their homes. The priest being rather talkative, remained until near night, asking questions about religion and other things. He said he would soon call and see us again, but most likely this is the last we shall see of him. 17. Several Burmans who are the attendants of a half brother to the king, paid us a friendly visit to-day. When brother K. showed them the globes, and was explaining to them the true system of geography, one man remarked, that if he was ever brought to believe it to be so, it must be with a drawn sword over his head. Another said, "Well, you white foreigners can excel us by your knowledge of science, but not in religion." At the close of the Journal, Mr. S. gives some interesting notices of individuals who had been connected with the Maulmein church, formerly under his care, but have removed to the Madras coast. (See last vol. of Mag. p. 157.) A small chapel had been crected by those belonging to the 41st regiment, at Arnee, where the regiment is stationed, and divine worship regularly conducted. A flourishing Sabbath school had been opened, averaging from 60 to 70 schol Two persons had becoine pious. S. adds, "They need an occasional visit from some missionary, and I do hope the Board will consider it important to have a station at Madras, seeing that no Baptist missionary is there, and the members who have left Maulinein for the Madras coast are like sheep having no shepherd." EXTRACTS FROM THE JOURNAL OF MR. (Continued from page 211.) lighted with his deportment, and with his desire to understand the gospel. About three months ago, we had very good evidence that he was renewed knowledge. He is the son of Ko Gwa, in heart, and increasing in Christian our deacon-is a young man of good parts, and is more than ordinarily studious. He was baptized about three o'clock, and added to the church. 8. Left home this morning, for the purpose of making a short tour in the country, partly on account of my health, and partly to preach the gospel in the villages. Passed through Gna-bea, evening reached Pouk-tan. Lel-nyoung, Kyan-pouk, Sen, and at These five villages average about one hundred and fifty houses each, are situated on the east bank of the river, and the inhabitants are mostly engaged in agricultural pursuits. I made a short stay in each of the villages, gave away a few tracts, and conversed with a considerable number, though the greater part of the people were in the fields at work. As it was towards evening, and being very tired, I resolved to stay in this village, (Pouk-tan.) At the east end of the village is a monastery, surrounded by a large cluster of tamarinds and palm-trees, and having the river just under its north verandah. boys to cook rice for themselves and me, also to make me some tea. The monks or priests came round me, asked what I was going to do, and why I came there. I told them I was a teacher of Ava, Dec. 2, 1835. The weather has become cold, so that during the night and morning, in our slender house, we find it difficult to keep in any measure comfortable. In the With my three Burman boys I entermorning, the fog is very thick, and tilled this building, sat down, and told the eight o'clock falls like fine rain; and as a cold breeze carries it forward, we are obliged to keep doors and windows shut, or the whole house would be wet. This sudden change from extreme heat to cold within a few degrees of freez-religion, was tired, and hungry-it is ing, has, as might be expected, a deleterious influence on the constitution, particularly on the lower classes, who are not able to furnish themselves with suitable apparel. The consequence is, the aged, the sickly, and children, are swept off in great numbers, by fevers and bowel complaints. It is distressing to see what numbers of children are daily carried to the grave; often six and seven are brought to the place of burning in the same hour. Most of the native Christians are down with fever, but none of them are dangerously ill. Moung Too baptized-Tour among neighboring villages. 7. Lord's-day, after morning worship, we examined Moung Too, one of the school-boys, eighteen years old. He has been a good scholar, and, for some months past, we have been de near evening, and I have come here to Obsequies of a Priest-Burman Doctorates. |