MISSIONARY AND RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE.

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EXTRACT OF A LETTER FROM MR.

BENNETT.

BURMAN MISSION.

rived, she was very ill, and as she

was convalescent, the Dr. ordered ą The last letter received from the change of air, and in consequence Mr. Burman Mission was from Mr. Poard- P. went with her to Sangui Island,

where they spent four weeks, when man, dated Tavoy, October 26, 1829, she returned' apparently as well as where he had returned, and entered She attended school as usual, again on his labors with encouraging one or two days, when two weeks last

Sabbath, they were both attacked by prospects, order having again been re

the jungle fever, and as her constitustored in the province.

tion had before been debilitated by The following letter from Mr. Ben- disease, it ended her days on the 24th, nett has just been received by the Cor

at sunrise. As Mrs. B. and our little

girl were unwell, and not having been responding Secretary, announcing the able to procure a Burman teacher, at decease of Mrs. Penny, which Mr. Penny's request, I took the care event calling for Christian sympathy. of the school in his absence, and had She has long been highly distinguish- charge of it for nearly six weeks. I

found it a benefit to me, in bringing ed for efforts of the most pious and be- into use Grammar, Geography, Mathenevolent character, in diffusing knowl. matics, &c. and recalling to memory edge and truth at Calcutta.

what I had before studied. The school commenced at 9 o'clock, A. M. and closed at 2 P. M. and the average attendance was 130-all boys, and of

almost all sorts and descriptions. Boys Brig Helen, off Calcutta,

of this country, Bengallees, Portuguese,

Dec. 26, 1829. Malays, China boys, Armenians, Hin. “ Rev. and very dear Sir,

doostanees, and from Greece. At last, We have just come on board, and leave I obtained a teacher, who spent two here to-morrow morning, and hope to hours with me in the afternoon, and be in Maulmein in 25 days.

have made a small beginning in the round in a small brig, commanded language. There are in the language and owned by J. Revely, Esq. who 616 characters, or in other words, so appears a very pleasant man, and who many different types, notwithstanding gives us very comfortable accommoda- the characters appear so much alike. tions. On the 24th inst. I attended the

30. We hope to be at sea in a few funeral of Mrs. Penny, wife of Rev. days. It is very unpleasant getting James Penny, who was very much down the river, as there is little wind. beloved by all her acquaintance, which We pray the Lord, that we may have was very extensive. Mr. Penny and patience, prudence, and wisdom, given his companion have for years, as I

us, that we may improve all the dissuppose you are aware, been associa. pensations of divine Providence, to the ted with the Benevolent Institution in honor and glory of our divine Master, Calcutta, where the poor children are

We hope now in a few weeks to be gratuitously educated. She died re

engaged in our labor, and look forward joicing in Jesus, in full hope of a glo. to it with no little solicitude.” rious resurrection. A short time be

I am, dear Sir, yours, fore she ceased to breathe, she said to

CEPHAS BENNETT. her friends, who were around her bedside, “Come near, and see that I am not afraid to die." By this dispensa

INDIAN STATIONS. tion of divine Providence, a wide breach is made in the circle of friends in Circular Road, which will not soon

Amidst the discouragements which be healed, or filled, if ever. Mrs. P. attend efforts among the American Inwas a woman of genuine piety. I had dians, while agitations exist in relanot the privilege of an intimate ac- tion to their removal to the west, it is quaintance with her, as when we are cheering to hear of any displays of

We go

VALLEY TOWNS.

HICKORY-LOG-TOWN.

divine grace in their conversion to under serious impressions, but have not Christianity. The following exhilara- as yet boldness sufficient to declare it. ting communications have just been re- lish. The Board will perceive that we

Not one of these can understand Engceived by the Corresponding Secre- need help; especially, if the distance tary.

of the towns from each other be taken into view. If we were authorized to

employ our brother John Wickliffe, as Letter from Rev. Evan Jones. an Assistant Missionary, it would greatValley Towns, April 18, 1830. feel hesitation about making any per,

ly aid the cause. If the Board should Rev. and dear Sir,

manent arrangements for that object, I The lines are fallen to us in pleasant would beg leave to suggest to their places, yea, we have a goodly heri. consideration, the propriety of engag. tage. The Sun of righteousness is ing him for six months to begin; and rising with healing in his wings, and in the mean time, any information they the darkness vanishes at his approach. might wish, could be furnished while In the wilderness the waters are break- the work would be going on. ing out, and streams in the desert.

I remain, dear Sir, The parched ground is becoming a

Your obedient servant in the Gospel, pool, and the thirsty land springs of

EVAN JONES. water. The eyes of the blind are being P.S. You will rejoice to hear that opened, and the ears of the deaf are un- Eliza Greene appears to be under deep stopped. The poor despised Chero- concern about religion. kees, who were not a people, are becoming the people of God.

On Sabbath-day last, I had the pleasure to bury in baptism, seven full Cherokees, four males and three fe- Letter from Mr. Mercer. males. They had previously given an Washington, April 27, 1830. account of their experience, which was clear and satisfactory. Could our My dear brother Bolles, Christian friends hear them, I think I have received brother O'Bryant's they would join with the disciples at quarterly return. He states, in agreeJerusalem, who glorified God, saying, ment with brother Meeks, that a conthen hath God also to the Gentiles siderable interruption had taken place granted repentance unto life. The in the Hickory-log-Town, from four prospect amongst the inquirers is very principal families resolving to emigrate encouraging. They are increasing in to the Arkansaws. By this removal, number and seriousness. After the the school loses seven of its pupils, sacrament, on Sunday, I invited those and the church four of its members. who were desirous to follow the Lord The day these friends last attended Jesus, to come forward. About twen- at preaching, says brother O'B. “was ty-seven immediately left their seats, the most solemn I ever saw in this and occupied the place provided for Jand. I am not able to express my them. Among them were two aged fe- feelings, while trying to preach to a males, who had spent 80 years, at least, people for the last time, among whom in darkness of heathenism. Another I have been laboring for eight years." woman, a few weeks ago, manifested a The members of the church all took determined opposition to the gospel ; letters of commendation, and set out but is now brought to a willing submis. for their new home on the 19th of Nov. sion to the plan of redemption. Most in the midst of bursts and shrieks of of them appear to feel much brokenness affectionate sorrow ! In consequence of heart on account of their past sins. of this occurrence, the school was Thirteen were new cases, and ten of much weakened, the following week the thirteen, wished to place them only ten attended : And for several selves under the care of the mission, weeks, the attending scholars varied the other fifteen had expressed that from seven to twelve. But for the last wish before. We have now forty-six month, the number has increased to anxious inquirers, who have placed from sixteen to twenty-four. The themselves under the special care and school now has attached to it thirtyinstruction of the Mission. And there six, but they are irregular in their atare, perhaps, as many more who are tendance; twenty are males, and six

easy words.

THE CHOCTAWS IN MISSISSIPPI.

teen females ; ten read and write on Northern Baptist Education Society. paper, seven write on slates; the rest They also adopted by-laws for their are in their letters, and spelling

government, under the new charter. Their religious prospects are good, These by-laws provide that all persons, though not so joyful as they could be now trustees for life, of the Massachu. desired. Brother Meeks speaks of setts Baptist Education Society, shall both the school and the church as in a prosperous state rather than otherwise. be life members of the Northern BapI am, dear brother, yours,

tist Education Society. Every person JESSE MERCER.

paying ten dollars annually, shall be a member of this Society, any person paying fifty dollars at any one time,

shall be a member for life of this So. Very pleasing revivals of religion ciety. have been experienced among the

Churches and Societies paying fifty Choctaws, in the State of Mississippi. dollars annually, shall be entitled to That State has recently resolved to elect one member annually. extend her laws over the territory oc

The Officers provided for by the bycupied by the Indians. In conse- laws, are a President, Vice President, quence of difficulties apprehended Recording Secretary, Corresponding from this source, the nation, in coun- Secretary, Treasurer, and six Direccil assembled, have resolved on emi. tors, to be chosen annually, by ballot. gration, and have commissioned an agent to treat with the government of The following is the Act of Incorthe United States in relation to terms. poration of the new Society. The council was conducted with great order, and indicated a deep sense of Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In religion, and dependence on the Al

the year of our Lord one thousand mighty. We trust our government

eight hundred and thirty. will adopt the most liberal terms, and An Act to Incorporate the Northern make such ample provision for this

Baptist Education Society. tribe, as to render their situation more

Section 1. Be it enacted by the eligible, than it could be rendered in Senate and House of Representatives

in General Court assembled, and by Mississippi.

the authority of the same, that Daniel Sharp, Lucius Bolles, Ebenezer Nelson, James D. Knowles, Bela Jacobs, Cyrus P. Grosvenor, Howard Malcom, Henry Jackson, and John B. Jones, to

gether with such others as are or may At a meeting of the Trustees of the hereafter be associated with them, are Massachusetts Baptist Education So- hereby formed into and constituted a ciety, held in Newton in October last, body politic and corporate, by the name the Executive Committee of that so of the Northern Baptist Education So

ciety; and they and their successors ciety were authorized and requested shall be and continue a body politic to petition the General Court for an and corporate by that name forever. alteration in their Charter, with a view

Sec. 2. Be it further enacted, that to enlarge the Society and extend its Seal; hy the name aforesaid, may sue

the said Society may have a common operations. The petition being grant and be sued, and may choose such ofed, the Trustees of that Society met in ficers and make such by-laws, not reBoston on the 24th of March, and voted pugnant to the constitution and laws of

this Commonwealth, as may be necesunanimously, to accept the new Char- sary for the promotion of the objects of ter, creating out of that Society, the the Society.

NORTHERN BAPTIST EDUCATION

SOCIETY.

sons.

Sec. 3. Be it further enacted, that Sec. 8. Be it further enacted, that the said Society shall be, and they are all parts of the said Act passed on the hereby made capable in law of receiv. tenth day of February in the year of ing any grants or devises of lands or our Lord one thousand eight hundred tenements in fee simple, or for a less and eighteen, be and the same are estate, and also any donations, or be- hereby repealed, so far as the same are quests of money or other personal es. inconsistent with the provisions of this tate which may have been made, or Act. which may bereafter be made, by any Sec. 9. Be it further enacted, that person or persons whatever, and to use this Act shall be altered or reand improve the same for the purposes, pealed at the pleasure of the Legislaand according to the directions lierein ture. mentioned : Provided, that the said In the House of Representatives, Society shall at no time take, hold, or March 5th, 1830, passed to be enacted. possess in real or personal estate, a

W. B. CALHOUN, Speaker. greater amount than sixty thousand In Senate March 6th, 1830, passed to dollars, upon a just valuation.

be enacted. Sec. 4. Be it further enacted, that SAMUEL LATHROP, President. all grants, donations, devises and be. March 8th, 1830-Approved, quests of any real or personal estate to

LEVI LINCOLN. the said Society, not exceeding in A true Copy of the Original Act, amount the suni of $60,000 shall be Attest, EDWARD D. BANGS, Secused and improved to the best advan. retary of the Commonwealth. tage, and the annual income thereof, together with the annual subscriptions and contributions which shall be inade REVIVALS OF RELIGION. to the said Society, shall be applied annually to the assistance of such young As pleasing fruits of a revival of remen in their education for the minis- ligion in Rome, N. Y. we learn that try, as the Society shall determine to elder Morris has baptized eighty perbe fit subjects thereof.

Sec. 5. Be it further enacted, that the A pleasing revival of religion has said Society, when they shall deem for some time been enjoyed at Hyanit most for their advantage, may sell nis, Mass. A letter from this place, and dispose of in fee simple or other. May 3, states, “ The last three Lord's wise, all or any of the real estate be- days, we have been called to the walonging to them, and invest the same ter side, there to witness the ordinance in funds, or may apply their personal of baptism. The third Sabbath in estate to the purchase of real estate ; April was a day of rejoicing to many and the income of said real or person- souls. Twenty-five willing converts al estate shall be applied to the objects were baptized in the name of the Fa. for which said estate was given. ther, Son, and Holy Ghost, by their

Sec. 6. Be it further enacted, that pastor, Joseph Ballard. The season all deeds, grants, covenants, and agree- was truly solemn and interesting.– ments, to be made for, and in behalf of Many, from all the region round asaid Society, shall be executed under bout, came out to the baptism. On the common seal of the same, and sign- the following Sabbath, six more were ed by the President and Secretary. baptized, and yesterday six others; all

Sec. 7. Be it further enacted, that of whom received the hand of fellowthe said Northern Baptist Education ship, making in all thirty-seven-who Society shall be taken and deemed to for the first tinie sat down with the be the lawsul successors of the Exec- church to commemorate the sufferings utive Committee of the Massachusetts and death of their Redeemer. Such a Baptist Education Society, incorporat- season I never before witnessed. To ed the tenth day of February, in the see thirty-seven, all of whom, with the year of our Lord one thousand eight exception of two, were young persons hundred and eighteen; and shall suc- from twelve to twenty-two years, esceed to all the rights and privileges, pousing the cause of Christ, was a and be subject to all the duties and lia- scene truly affecting. bilities of said Exccutive Committee, Most of those who have been bapexcept so far as the same are varied tized were members of the Bible class, or altered by the provisions of this and teachers and scholars in the SabAct.

ers who have related their Christian Christ by baptism. Last Lord's day, experience to the church, who have 12 more were planted together in the been accepted, and expect soon to be likeness of his death." baptized. The Lord is still among us,

Extract of a letter from Rev. Mr. and seems recently to have revived Proctor, to the Treasurer, dated Ruthis work afresh. May he continue to add to his church, such as shall be land, Vt. March 22, 1830. “It has saved.”

been a refreshing season in many

towns in this vicinity. I have baptizRey. Mr. Hill, froin Troy, N. Y. ed six, and we have received some by writes, April 20, 1830. “Several un- letter, so that the cause of truth, I expected circumstances have contri- trust, is advancing. A spirit to aid the buted to assure me that the Lord has Missions, both at home and abroad, led me hither. Among those circum. prevails in the church.” stances, I am happy to mention a special attention to religion in the church

Rev. Gurdon Robbins, from East

Windsor, Con. March 2, writes, and congregation with whom I now

“ Blessed be God for what we are labor. It evidently commenced during my last visit. Some were then

now permitted to witness of his power awakened, and, since I commenced and grace. At least twenty precious my pastoral labors, several others have souls profess to have been translabeen constrained to inquire, “What into the kingdom of God's dear Son,

ted from the kingdom of darkness shall I do to be saved ?" I baptized while the anxious inquiry is beard eight persons on our last communion from a much greater number, “what day, and there are five more candidates

shall we do to be saved ?" All eve. who have received the approbation of the church. There will, probably, be ning meetings, which are very frean addition to their number of several quent, are exceedingly crowded and

solemn. The most entire decorum others, when the ordinance is adminis

prevails—not the least appearance of tered.”

enthusiasm has yet been discovered. “ We have been favored with a pe. It is true the saints are all permitted to rusal of a letter from a respected broth- speak of the glories of the Redeemer's er in Waterford, which gives a pleas- kingdom, and to talk of his power to ing account of the state of the revival save. But they all speak one by one, in that town. I'wenty-six were bap- that all inay learn, and all be comtized on the 18th ult., making the forted and edified together.” Ch. Sec. number 97 which have united with the Baptist Church in that place, since the in Charlestown, that the number bap

Mr. Mallary lately wrote to a friend commencement of the present revival. More, it was expected, would offer tized by him at Willington, Con. durthemselves for membership in a few ing the present revival, is 83, and that days."

Ch. Sec.

the work continues.

Extract of a letter from a much reA correspondent of the New-York Baptist Register, states, that a pleasing March 22, 1830.

spected brother, dated Cummington,

“A revival of rerevival of religion is enjoyed in Richfield, and vicinity. Between 60 and ligion has recently commenced in the 70 have been brought out of darkness eastern part of Chesterfield, Mass. and into light, and 31 have united with the within twenty days about twenty church in Richfield. This gracious

hopeful conversions have been numwork extends

bered. The revival which began in to the neighboring towns; and between 40 and 50 have Westhampton a few months since, experienced religion in Exeter. The still continues. Many of the converts salutary influence and important duty

Ch. Sec.

are youth and children.” of visiting neighboring societies, where

INTERESTING BAPTISM. the Lord is doing his marvellous work, has been clearly evinced in the Rev. Mr. Kennard thus writes to the progress of this general revival. Editor of the N. Y. Repository :

Mr. Joshua Fletcher writes from Sa- “ We have had an interesting ratoga Springs, Feb. 10, that a revival baptism of three brothers, the oldest is enjoyed in that place, and says, two were twins, and about 18 years “On the 4th Lord's day in February, of age; and what is remarkable, I had the pleasure of burying 5 with they were twins according to the JUNE, 1830.

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