that the several religious services which we held, and in which all appeared to be much interested, may have been instrumental in inducing them to renounce their superstitions, and attend to the things which belong to their peace.

Having arrived at Padupadu, the residence of Touni and Tariki, we found them sitting in state, ornamented with white feathers, in barbarous taste, and surrounded by numerous other Chiefs, their friends; who had assembled from different places to help them on the great occasion. They were all Heathens; and said, they would resist every attack to death, to death, to death. While we were present, a message from the party seeking satisfaction was communicated to the council of war, which so excited the feelings of their savage nature, that in fierceness and defiance they distorted their faces into the most hideous forms, brandished their spears with the most menacing wildness, uttered the most horrid yells, and appeared more like incarnate fiends than human beings. By and by they simultaneously arose, and went to prepare cartridges and muskets for an engagement. It was, however, finally arranged, that we should endeavour to negotiate the business; and that if we could induce Ngatapu's party to avoid hostilities, and fire their muskets at a distance from the Pa, they would meet as friends. Mr. Whiteley immediately went to meet the advancing army, and, after a long conference with the warriors, succeeded in bringing them to the agreement, that, since we, the Missionaries, had interfered, they would not proceed to extremities. We, that is, I and Mr. Hobbs, remained with the threatened party; who, armed with muskets, hatchets, and spears, assembled upon the hill where the Pa is built, to await the arrival of the enemy. When Ngatapu's people came up, headed by Mr. Whiteley, they arranged themselves upon a hill opposite to that upon which the fortification stands. In the valley, between the two armies, waved the flag of peace, a white handkerchief tied to a pole, by the side of which, as the Ministers of reconciliation, we stood. I shall never forget the occasion: hundreds of savages, fighting men, appeared on either side, most of them naked, except their belt and cartridge. box, and all ready for action at a moment's notice. It was understood, that the circumstance of either party crossing the boundary, should be regarded by the other as the signal for immediate war. In the general rush, however, in which there was much savage violence, we succeeded in

keeping them apart. Then followed the firing of muskets among the surrounding hills, and a war-dance, which literally shook the ground on which we stood. From all we heard and saw of the spirit and temper of the respective tribes, the conviction is not to be resisted, that, had we not interposed, much blood would have been shed, and many lives would have been lost. It is probable, also, that the addresses which were delivered, and the devotional services which were conducted, during our visit, may have left a blessing behind them, which shall be found after many days.

In returning, we spent a Sabbath at Teitu, an extensive village in the midst of a dense forest; where the majority of the inhabitants, through the instrumentality of native Teachers, have embraced Christianity. They have built a commodious chapel, in which service is held, not merely on the Sabbath, but every day in the week. The place is so remote from Kawis, that Mr. Whiteley had not been able before to visit it. The services we held were interesting and profitable. Twenty-one couples were united in the bonds of holy matrimony; but, having no rings, these interesting appendages were necessarily dispensed with. Thirty chil dren and sixty-two adults, of both sexes, many of whom had met in class, from the period of Mr. Whiteley's removal from Kawia, which is several years ago, were baptized. It is likely our visit will never be forgotten by the young men and maidens, the old men and children, who, on that occasion, renounced Heathenism, and were solemnly baptized in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.

At Waingaroa we spent a few days. The situation of the Mission-station is excellent, and the population numerous. There is an extensive and very promising field of usefulness. William Naylor, Mr. Wallis's principal Chief, has been a savage warrior, but, having embraced the Gospel of Christ, has become as gentle as a child. At his village, a little way from the Missionary settlement, he has built the largest and most respectable place of worship I have seen in the country.

Waikato, Manukou, and Kaipara, lay in our way home; and at each place we met with many things worthy of notice and record; but having, I fear, already wearied you by the length of my details, I shall reserve any additional remarks Í may have to make, for some future communication.

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to bring the natives within the pale of the Romish Church; and they have succeeded in several places. This is a source of indescribable grief to minds; and we long to see a Protestant Missionary in every harbour on the eastern and western coasts, to counteract this wretched system of error, which appears to be spreading throughout the world. Our native Teachers frequently come in contact with their countrymen who have joined the Roman Catholics; and they often apply to us to arm them for the combat. Some were passing by the printing-office the other day, at the time a native lad, called Ebenezer, was printing off some books, when they saluted him with their derisions, and told him that they were the only true church; to which he at once replied, by quoting that awful passage in the last chapter of the Revelation, fifteenth verse: "Kei waho nga kuri, me te hunga makutu, me te hunga puremu, me nga kai kohuru, me te hunga karakia ki nga wakapakoko," &c.; and then they made off. shows that the people are not ignorant of the Scriptures of truth; and we have been frequently interested by their somewhat diverting remarks on the unscriptural doctrines of the Romish Church. The Bishop has lately distributed a quantity of clothing among the heathen Chiefs, enticing them to cast in their lot with him and his adherents; and some of them have been thus bought over to join the "mother of harlots;" but we trust that, ere long, they will discover the delusion, and cast off the yoke. There is also at this time considerable excitement in the purchase of land; and large tracts have been purchased from the natives in several quarters. Europeans increase on every hand; and towns are talked of here and at the Bay of Islands. But those who are emigrating hither will be disappointed, if they expect to find an elysium: and some are leaving, disappointed in their expectations. An increase of settlers must affect the aborigines; and if colonization is carried forward in its various ramifications, we fear that consequences will follow similar to those experienced in other countries, and that the people will soon be swept away. We are happy to state, that there has not been so much sickness among the natives as in former seasons; but several have died during the year, and are now, we trust, for ever with the Lord. Some are determined to remain under the influence of Heathenism, and will not embrace the truth. One old Chief was exhorted to join our cause the other day; but he wanted some

gold and clothing as payment. Many of them look no farther than this world; and in their desires are like the beasts

which perish. They know not the Saviour, nor do they feel their want of him.

On the 24th of November last, we spent a very profitable day with the people in Mangungu; and they listened attentively to the word of life; and many, we believe, felt its saving power. In the evening, three of our native Teachers, Noah, Isaac, and William Barton, who are about to visit some tribes who are yet in darkness, addressed the congregation. They stated, that they had tasted that the Lord was gracious, and that they were desirous to make known the Gospel to their countrymen ; that they were not going to seek property, or any of the things of this life; but that they sought after their souls; and exhorted the people to remember them in their prayers. Thomas Walker also spoke, and encouraged them in their enterprise; requesting them to tell the people, in their journeyings, that he did not wish to eat his morsel alone; that he desired their salvation, and prayed that they might turn to God. In this way incalculable good has been effected, through the instrumentality of the native Teachers; and in this work of faith and labour of love they go forward, and brave all dangers. They are valuable helps to us.

Our talented friend, the Rev. J. H. Bumby, has entered fully into the spirit of his calling: we greatly rejoice, that the Lord has enabled him to leave the endearments of his native shores, to preach among the Heathen the unsearchable riches of Christ; and we pray, that his valuable life may long be spared to the church of God. A few weeks ago, upwards of one hundred and eighty adults were baptized in our chapel here, and twenty-nine children; and the brethren have recently visited the northward, and baptized fifty adults and several children in Oruru. They visited the old Missionstation at Wangaroa, where the prospects are become encouraging; but we sorry to state, that the Romanists have obtained a footing there. Some, however, connected with us, meet in class there; and we hope that they will be useful in diffusing the true light.

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There are upwards of one thousand five hundred meeting in class, connected with the different stations; and at the southward, in particular, the people are looking to us for instruction and help. I received a very interesting letter

from a friend the other day, who has lately been voyaging along the eastern coast of this country. He states that he had called at several places, and visited several native fortifications, and had fallen in with two thousand people, who were all inquiring after Missionaries and books. He informs me, that he found

several books from this place among the natives; and that they were most eager in their inquiries after them. Thus you see the truth wins its widening way; and we trust that, ere long, all the NewZealanders will hear, and possess the word of life.

THE REV. DR. HANNAH said,-I must content myself by offering a few brief remarks. We gratefully regard it as an especial honour which God has been pleased to confer on the Wesleyan community, that it is essentially Missionary; Missionary in its constitution, Missionary in its spirit, Missionary in its plans, Missionary in its proceedings. Professedly, and practically, we are a Missionary people. Can we fail, Sir, humbly to rejoice in this living mark of apostolical Christianity ? But permit me to put the question, respectfully to others, anxiously to myself, Are we Missionary enough? Are the candidates for the Christian ministry among us Missionary enough? I scarcely understand a distinction sometimes made, (or, at least, I cannot discover the scriptural ground for it,) a distinction between a call to ministerial service in Great Britain, and a call to the same service in other parts of the globe. I thought that the field was the world; and that, whenever the Lord of the field calls his servants into it, he employs them in any part of that field, according to his pleasure, not theirs. Regard must be had, undoubtedly, by those to whom the Lord Jesus has confined the general administration of his church's affairs, to circumstances, to the fitness of Ministers, and to the claims of the work at home; but ought not every candidate for the Christian ministry in our body to feel honestly, in his own heart, that he is willing to labour in the very ends of the earth, if the Lord shall so please? I do not mean that a candidave should say as much as this, only

when he is urged to it by pointed questions. I do not mean to say that he should merely, even on a Missionary platform, profess, or seem to profess, as much as this; but, I ask, ought he not habitually to feel it? Is it universally felt? Is it the honest conviction and feeling of all who offer themselves for the ministerial service among us? O, would that it were! Some may think that I should name this subject in another place. I have named it in another place; and I give some who are here present this evening (they know whom I mean) public warning, that I shortly intend to name that subject again. I named it, about two months ago, especially; and I signified that I should allow my hearers a short interval for reflection; perhaps two months. That time has now rolled over; and I desire my brethren to be informed, that next week, at the very latest, I intend again to introduce this subject in one of our Theological Institutions, (perhaps in both of them, but especially in one,) and ascertain whether there really is, in every heart in those Institutions, the honest feeling of willingness to labour wherever the Lord Jesus shall please, either at home or abroad. I think there ought to be; and that we shall not be Missionary enough till we reach this point. Are the regular, and highly-esteemed, Ministers of our body Missionary enough? Missionary they are; but are they Missionary enough? I think of the excellent men, in maturer life, who have laboured in Canada and the West Indies. I think of Mr. Crowther, a man of rich and

various attainments, now spending the prime of his days in India. I think of Mr. Waterhouse, who is now spending his strength, gratefully, and blessedly, near the antipodes. I think of Mr. Newton, who has just left us on a temporary Mission, and whose heart is all Missionary; who would, I dare say, if opportunity served, and you could or would spare him, be willing to labour still more extensively in the Missionary field. This kind of Missionary zeal is among us: is it enough among us? I do not now speak to young Preachers, who are offering themselves for the first time; but to Ministers who are of years and experience in the body. Is there not sometimes a disposition (it somehow creeps into and forms itself in the mind) to settle down rather too quietly, amidst the comforts of home Circuits; an unwillingness, if God and his church should see fit to call upon us to do so, to leave our Second Londons, as Mr. Waterhouse did, and our South Manchesters, as Mr. Crowther did; to quit our culled, and choice, and happy stations, the smiling circles of our friends, all the comforts, indeed, we here enjoy; to leave them cheerfully, if we can be instrumental in the cause of the Lord, and to go forth into the world to labour in the word and doctrine? Shall we be Missionary enough till every candidate for our ministry feels that he would be a Missionary if the Lord should open his way; and till those of us who, perhaps, are growing grey in the service of our God, shall experience the ripe, true, honest conviction and disposition, if it be judged expedient, to go and superintend societies abroad, and do something there for our Master? Are the members of our society Missionary enough? Is there sufficient exertion used? Why, then, (for we are many,) why do we complain so often of the want of Missionary Collectors? Is there suffi

cient liberality exercised? If so, why have we this deficiency in our funds of £20,000? Talk what you please about Centenary contributions, and recent exertions! I know what's what; and I know that if we were Missionary enough in our liberality, we should shake off that £20,000 like dewdrops from a lion's mane, and afford our friends increased facilities to do what is in their hearts with respect to new fields which are opening for Missionary enterprise. Are we Missionary enough in prayer? There is our great strength. Prayer vanquishes the Invincible, and binds the Omnipotent; it offers a violence which is pleasing to God. Prayer brings the Spirit down ; prayer strengthens every holy purpose; praver animates and cheers us. Do we sufficiently abound, for Missionary purposes, in prayer in private, prayer in our families, and prayer in public? Are we, (permit me seriously to ask, in conclusion,) are we all, are we any of us, Missionary enough here? The Lord will save the world, but he has directed us to pray that he would save it; and he has instructed us to use means with prayer (never without it) to secure, as instruments, the great objects set before us. I am sure you, Sir, will agree with me, that all the church of Christ needs, at this time, a larger measure of the Spirit's pentecostal grace; a deeper, a more spiritual work in the heart; a religion more pure, more devoted, more active; the operation of steadfast principle, and not merely of passing excitement; the love of Christ himself, the charity which glowed in his bosom, and led him to the cross, to constrain us. Let us have this; may the Lord be pleased to bestow it upon us! and then, by his blessing, we shall hope to see candidates for the ministry, agents in the ministry, and all Christian people, Missionary enough. beg to support the Resolution.

Wesleyan Mission-House, 77, Hatton-Garden, London, June 18th, 1840.

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