I here, too, the above principle is acted | Co. (Kingsville,) there is a pleasing and upon. There are useful exhorters in the considerably powerful revival: a number St Louis church, and at least one I think || had recently experienced deliverance from whom God designs to become a useful the power of darkness, and many more preacher amongst his own colour. seemed deeply convinced of sin. bove baptized fifteen of this class the pas year, and more are waiting to go ¿wn into the water. Last night I had a interesting meeting with the blacks & Louis. Ten persons in the assema'y were anxiously inquiring "what must we do to be saved?" Others are rejoicing in hope. I think it was the most solemn and impressive meeting I have yet wittessed amongst them. One of the black members, and the one who gives favourable evidence of preaching talents, has spered a Sunday School under our meet-northward. A church was constituted in -house, and the poor ignorant creaas flock to him in crowds for instruc In June last, I was requested to visit the brethren in Columbus, and advise with them in council on the expediency of forming themselves into a church. After mature deliberation it was unanimously resolved in the affirmative, and they were accordingly acknowledged as an independent church by the name of "The 1st Baptist Church in Columbus." Br. Jefferies, who resides there, has baptized several during the summer. I have just returned from a 10 days tour to the Bucyrus, Crawford co. on the 31st ult., consisting of 10 persons. Six or eight more in the neighbourhood will come in, as soon as convenient. here is encouraging, but they are destiThe prospect tute of a shepherd. Cannot the Society furnish them? is there no one who will volunteer in such a cause as this? An extensive and fertile country around, and population increasing rapidly, I think would justify an exertion to introduce correct doctrinal sentiments and Bible practice among the people. With Christian fellowship and respect, IITRACT OF A LETTER FROM REV. J. A. I remain your servant and fellow-labourer, Ene nome. Supper were administered, and on aday following I left home on a mistour, and did not return till the 1st df Orsober. I went as far east as the Susquehannah river-the Chenango-the Lus, by the way of Buffalo and Lake A great proportion of this sive region is emphatically missionground. All the Baptists in old Wyoexcept three small churches, have pted the Calvinistic confession of faith, will hereafter be known as regular Busta On the Chenango, several traces appeared on the increase by the em of new converts. In Ashtabula Fea. 1825. JACOB DRAKE. ENGLISH BAPTIST MISSION. LETTER FROM MRS. COLMAN TO A LADY IN My dear Mrs. S. BOSTON. Calcutta, June 24, 1824. THIS will be sent by my beloved friend Mrs. Carey, who is about to accompany her partner to America for the benefit of his health. His constitution is so broken that the Doctor thinks it impossible he can recover, unless he leaves this country for a season. Mrs. C. also is in a very poor state of health. Feelings of the deepest regret are occasioned by the contemplation of their departure. They will, I doubt not, meet with a warm reception in America, and be the means of impart 8 1 tian School Society. ing to its missionary friends much infor- || Female Department of the Bengal Chrismation and comfort. I am also ready to believe that those who entertain them, will find themselves blest with angelic guests. In the last Report of this Society, published in the Missionary Herald for September last, it is mentioned, that the Committee had voted 100 Rupees towards the support of a Female School at MONGHYR, under the superintendence of Mrs. Chamberlain and other ladies residing there. In addition to this sum, the Committee, in October last, remitted 100 Rupees more; and in acknowledging these donations, the ladies referred to, communicated the following satisfactory intelligence respecting the state of the school. How delightful to the dear missionaries, after all the changes and trials through which they have passed, will be the protection of the English government. This blessing, according to present appearances, they will enjoy, though some time, I suppose, must elapse before the country is sufficiently settled to allow of the performance of missionary labours, at least to much extent. I still retain an ardent attachment to the Burman mission, "We beg leave to state, for the inforand long for its prosperity. I cannot mation of the Committee, that we have think of my past connexion with it, within our first school sixteen scholars. out being deeply affected. The place of Seven can read the Scriptures, and six my beloved partner's last labours has latecan write on paper. All the readers ly been the scene of confusion and blood-learn plain work; all are regular in their shed. The Burmans have taken posses- attendance." sion of Ramoo, a large village near Cox's Bazar. It is about a month since the battle was fought there. 10,000 Burmans made a sudden attack upon a party of English consisting of only 500 men. The latter fought bravely until all their ammunition was expended, and then the most of those who had not already fallen, were cut off in endeavouring to escape. Besides the schools at Kidderpore and Chitlah under the care of Mrs. Trawin, and those at Chinsurah and Beebee Haut, superintended by Mrs. Mundy, the schools of the Society under the superintendence of Mrs. Colman now amount to TEN, and in all, the pupils are making very pleasing Amongst proficiency in their studies. these, needlework has been introduced into the Juvenile and Salem Schools, and the reading of books communicating religious instruction, into more than half of those supported by the Society. In addition to the public annual examination regularly held, it has been determined, in imitation of the excellent plan pursued by the Calcutta School Society in their indigenous schools, and with a view to You will perceive by one of the late numbers of the Missionary Herald, that there has been a most animating work of the Holy Spirit among the American missionaries at Ceylon. It seems similar to the revivals of religion with which our dear country is often visited. We hope that divine truth is spreading at Calcutta, and its vicinity, although it be in a more gradual manner than in some other places. The annual meeting of the Calcutta Bap-keep up a spirit of emulation among both tist Missionary Society was held on Tuesday evening last. It was a refreshing time. Many pleasing circumstances were stated in the Report, one of which was, the conversion and baptism of a MussleSome excellent speeches were also made, and all present who were attached to the missionary cause, left the meeting, I believe, with renewed and strong encouragement to persevere. man. Yours affectionately, E. W. COLMAN. pupils and teachers, to have more private quarterly examinations, which will be held in a central situation, and the attendance of the pupils in the neighbouring schools secured. ANGLO-CHINESE COLLEGE. An Association was lately formed in Manchester, England, in behalf of the funds of this institution. The Rev. Dr. Morrison attended, and detailed the plan and proceedings of the College, after which a liberal subscription was made for its benefit. RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE. EXTRACTS FROM THE CIRCULAR OF THE CINCINNATI BAPTIST MISSION SOCIETY. The present population of the state of Ohio may at this time be estimated at about 650,000 souls, and it is believed, that of this immense multitude, nearly or quite one half, are destitute of the regular means of grace; among these, there are doubtless many, who have seldom, if ever, heard the gospel message delivered by the heralds of the Cross. On them the Sabbath dawns indeed, but the privileges of the sanctuary are unknown and unenjoyed. A midnight of moral darkness broods over their minds. Near their lonely and solitary dwellings, no temple has yet been reared, to which they can joyfully repair with their families, on the Sabbath, to hear the tidings of salvation; and within their habitations they have seldom, if ever, been permitted to greet the messengers of peace: to them is denied the blessed privilege of exclaiming in the language of the prophet, "How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace, that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation, that saith unto Zion, thy God reigneth!" Dear Brethren! It is in our power to send them the glad tidings of salvation; the means are in our hands, they are confided to us by the great Head of the Church, and we shall assuredly, as individuals, and as Churches, be called to give an account of the manner in which we have improved them. We acknowledge there are difficulties to encounter, but we are well able, in the strength of the Lord, by a zealous and combined effort, to surmount them all. The number of communicants in our denomination, scattered over the state, may be estimated at about 7,000: such a number, united in such a cause, will inevitably accomplish great things: let then the experiment be made-let us as a denomination arise from our lethargy and become workers together with God in this noble undertaking. While we are privileged with the stated ministry of the word, and while, in some of our churches and congregations, the influences of the blessed Spirit are descending, and constraining us to say, 66 surely the Lord is with us"-can we feel indifferent in an undertaking like this? But although missionary operations throughout our state are considered of primary importance, yet we have not been unmindful in our deliberations on this subject of the moral condition of thousands in other parts of our country, and among the savage tribes, who are sitting in darkness-nor have we forgotten the wretched condition of the millions of Asia, and Africa, and of the Islands of the sea, who have never heard of the name of Jesus. The charity of the gospel encircles the habitable globe, and it will ultimately penetrate into every dwelling place of humanity. That river, the streams whereof make glad the city of our God, shall urge its cleansing and purifying waters through all the dark places of the earth which are full of the habitations of cruelty"-through every abode of ignorance, wretchedness and sorrow, until the knowledge of the Lord shall cover the earth as the waters cover the sea," "for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it." Deeply impressed with these considerations, the members of our denomination in this place, and its vicinity, met in the Baptist Meeting House in this city, on Thursday evening, the 19th inst. to the number of about one hundred, and resolved themselves into a society to be denominated the "Cincinnati Baptist Missionary Society." At a meeting of the friends of the Baptist denomination, held at the Enon Baptist Meeting House, on Thursday evening, August 19th, 1824, for the purpose of forming a Missionary Society, upwards of 100 individuals being present, after prayer by brother Challen, of Lexington, on motion, John Boyd was chosen moderator, and Daniel Gano, clerk. The meeting was then addressed by our brother, James A. Ranaldson, of Louisiana, now on a visit in this city, in a very feeling and appropriate manner, on the interesting objects contemplated by the proposed society. The constitution prepared by a committee was then submitted, and its various provisions were discussed, and unanimously adopted. The meeting then proceeded to the election of officers of the society, when the following persons were unanimously chosen, viz. President, Isaac G. Burnet. Robins. Recording Secretary, Thirstin Crane. Treasurer, Nathaniel Ripley. Directors, Thatcher Lewis, Noble S. Johnson, John Smith, Dr. John Woolley, SAVANNAH RIVER ASSOCIATION. THE Savannah River Baptist Association convened at the village of Barnwell, in this State, on the 24th November last, and continued in session until the eve President, Rev. Robert B. Semple, D.D. Vice President, Rev. Henry Keeling. Corresponding Secretary, David Roper. Recording Secretary, George Roper. Treasurer, Anthony R. Thornton. Managers, Madison Walthall, William Crane, Peter Nelson, George Woodfin, Rev. Luther Rice, Rev. John L. Dagg, Rev. Jeremiah B. Jeter, John B. Valen tine. The Convention hold an annual meet the last Sabbath in December, or at such other time or place as shall have been decided on at a former meeting.-The next meeting will be held in Richmond, on Saturday, the 24th of Dec. 1825. ning of the 28th. The Rev. Mr. Grahaming in Richmond, the Saturday preceding preached the introductory sermon. The Rev. B. S. Scriven was elected moderator, and the Rev. H. A. Boyd, clerk. Letters from 21 churches were read. The Association having taken into consideration the great want of the Gospel ministry in various places within their bounds, and being encouraged by the report of the missionary employed last year, appointed the following brethren to attend specially to Domestic Missions, with permission to form their own laws-viz. H. A. Boyd, James Wilson, W. A. Lawton, H. D. Duncan, Darling Peebles, J. S. Fowke, B. S. Scriven, and Thomas Polhill. The second Tuesday in February next, in accordance with the Charleston and Moriah Associations, was set apart as a day of fasting, humiliation and prayer. The next circular letter is to be on the importance of encouraging itinerant preaching, by forming societies and raising funds for that purpose. It was recommended to the churches to form Tract Societies auxiliary to the American Baptist Tract Society; and the general establishment of Sabbath schools for the religious in struction of children. The next meeting of the Association will be held at Union Church, Upper Three Runs, Barnwell district, on the Saturday before the 4th Lord's Day in November. State of the Churches.-Baptized last year 481. Received by letter 85, Dismissed 67, Excommunicated 31, Restored 22, Dead 66. Total Communicants 3322. We have before mentioned the fact that there had been a revival of religion in the Black Swamp or Robertville Church, one of the churches of this Association-but it now appears that this revival was still more extensive. To the Black Swamp church 139 members were added; to Euhaw 73, Healing Spring 45, Pipe Creek 33, Beaufort 44, Rosemary 74-besides smaller numbers to other churches. STATE CONVENTION. The Baptist Convention of Virginia, was formed at Richmond, Dec. 27, 1824. The following persons were chosen officers for the ensuing year. MISSIONARY SOCIETIES. We are gratified to learn, that Societies, auxiliary to the Baptist Board of Foreign Missions, have already been formed with great unanimity in many of the churches and societies of New England. We hope that this intelligence will encourage the pastors of our churches to go forward in this work, and that thus a general effort will be made, to afford that aid to the missionary cause, which we regret to say it at present so imperiously needs. We have received the most cheering information from the following towns in the state of Maine-Portland, Bath, Nobleborough, Jefferson, and Thomaston. We have not yet received the names of the officers of these societies, and therefore regret that we are unable to insert them in the present number. We hope that the secretaries of all the societies which are or may be formed, will, as soon as possible, transmit an account of their organization, and a list of their officers, to the Assistant Corresponding Secretary, Rev. Dr. BOLLES, of Salem, that they may immediately be properly acknowledged. PRIMARY SOCIETIES. The Ladies of the First Baptist Church and Society, met on the 21st of December, and formed themselves into a Society to be called, "The Primary Society of the First Baptist Church and Society in Boston, to aid the Burman Mission." The following ladies were chosen to conduct the business of the society. First Directress, Mrs. P. C. Morris. Second Directress, Mrs. Ann Dyer. Secretary, Miss Frances Baxter. Treasurer, Miss Tempy Rogers. Collectors, Misses Ann J. Badger, N. Newhall, Mary Manning, Maria F. Baxter, Harriot Sullivan, Harriot Collier. This Society has already collected $111.40, and probably their whole amount of subscriptions will fall very little short of $125. The ladies of the First Baptist church and society also support a heathen child at the Burman Mission, and a boy at the Carey Station. We hope the example of their benevolence will provoke many to emulation. In compliance with the recommendation of the Committee of Foreign Missions, the female members of the second Baptist Church and Congregation,met in Boston on the 5th of Jan. 1825, and formed a Primary Society in aid of the Foreign Mission in the Burman empire. The following persons were chosen to conduct the concerns of the society. || President, Mrs. Margaret Baldwin. A PIOUS MOTHER. to drink the water of life. When I prepared them for the house of God, I have plead that their bodies might be fit temples for the Holy Ghost to dwell in ;when they left me for the week-day school, I followed their infant footsteps with a prayer, that their path through life might be like that of the just, which shineth more and more unto the perfect day; and as I committed them to the rest of the night, the silent breathing of my soul has been, that their heavenly Father would take them to his embrace, and fold them in his paternal arms." and Brother Griswold of Fabius, attendI with Brother Savage of Rochester, ed the Upper Canada Association, which sat last June at Clinton. The pressing calls for labour were beyond any thing I ever saw before. The cry was, "Come over and help us,"-" When will you come over again,"-"Do come over soon." Under the very cherry trees where the American and British armies contended face to face, sword in hand, in the late war, a goodly number of both nations sat down at the table of the Lord-God's "banner over us was love," while "his fruit was sweet to our taste."-If Providence should open the door, I feel a deIn the vicinity of Philadelphia, there sire to visit them again. Otherwise, if was a pious mother, who had the happi- the Baptist Missionary Society of Massaness of seeing her children in very early chusetts see fit to give me an appointment life, brought to the knowledge of the as a Missionary, for 6 or 8 weeks next truth; walking in the fear of the Lord, spring to visit Upper Canada again, I and ornaments in the Christian Church. think it might cheer and strengthen the A clergyman who was travelling, heard infant cause, and gratify the feelings of this circumstance respecting this mother, my heart. When at Clinton last spring, I and wished very much to see her, think-visited the grave of the lamented Brother ing there might be something peculiar in her mode of giving religious instruction || which rendered it so effectual. He accordingly visited her, and inquired respecting the manner in which she discharged the duties of a mother in educating her children. The woman replied, that she did not know that she had been more faithful than any Christian mother would be, in the religious instruction of her children. After a little conversation she said, "While, my children were infants on my lap, as I washed them, I raised my heart to God, that he would wash them in that blood which cleanseth from all sin;'-as I clothed them in the morning, I asked my heavenly Father to clothe them with the robe of Christ's righteousness;—as I provided them food, I prayed that God would feed their souls with the bread of heaven, and give them Covil. How sweet and solemn the reflections which grew from the sight of his grave. We have some good tidings to communicate from this region. I have preached recently a part of the time in West Bloomfield, where God has poured out his Spirit. About 20 entertain hopes, and 12 have been baptized and added to the church. The work continues. Oh! may it continue until hundreds are made to rejoice in the Lord!!-A letter from the Rev. Mr. Curtis of Ashtabula, says, "About 200, in this vicinity, are the recent trophies of rich and victorious grace." Another, from the Rev. Joshua Bradley, dated Nov. 28th, at Ellisburgh, (Black River country) says, "About 1000 in this region, since March or February last, are rejoicing in a good hope through Christ." In Palmyra, a town about 30 miles North |