and the blessedness of those who love and serve God. I shall long retain the remembrance of the peace I enjoyed in that humble cottage. At 4 o'clock I set off for three leagues distant. We passed immense tracts and large flocks of sheep, and with the friends who were with me I conversed about the good Shepherd of our souls. About sun-set a violent storm arose: the country became inundated, and it was so dark that we could not see each other; we lost our way and wandered about on a vast plain; we endeavoured to make ourselves heard by our shouts, but from the noise of the wind and rain we could not succeed; no alternative remained but to walk on till we should find some habitation. We cheered ourselves by talking of the joys that would succeed the pilgrimage and storms of this life, when all at once, we arrived at the house we desired to find. Several persons were there assembled, some brought us clothes to change, others lighted a large fire, and others prepared our supper; we were all filled with gratitude and delight, and continued to speak on the things of the kingdom of our God. Sunday, Sept. 26.-When I arose, the house was already filled with friends who had come six and ten leagues to the féte, and, in spite of the bad weather, others arrived every instant. I preached at ten o'clock on Rev. iii. 26. The temple was crowded by the persons whom I had passed the Saturday in visiting. Descending from the pulpit, I was surrounded by old men and youths, who testified the greatest affection, and asked various counsels. At four o'clock we returned to the temple, which could not contain the hearers. After the sermon the same scene was repeated. Many accompanied me to the house-we held a meeting in the evening. Monday, Sept. 27, was passed precisely as the Sunday. I had scarcely time to take any refreshment. Tuesday, Sept. 28.-I preached again. The temple was, if possible, more crowded than ever. Many Catholics were present. I desired to leave immediately, but I knew not how to separate myself from these excellent people: one of them proposed that I should pray with them once more in his home, which was near the temple, before my departure. . When I went there an hour after, I found that the temple was still full of persons waiting for me, and who were singing the praises of God. I then ascended the pulpit again, and commended them all to God and to the word of his grace. We were all in tears, and I found it a painful duty to separate myself from them. It was three o'clock and I had five leagues to go, and therefore I could remain no longer. Great numbers attended me across the fields, and after proceeding some distance we halted on a hill, sang a hymn, and finally separated. I pursued my way, blessing God for all his mercies, and at nine o'clock I reached my head-quarters. Wednesday, Sept. 29.-I had much conversation with the beloved Pastor, who was greatly indisposed. I preached from John iii. 16. in the evening. Thursday, Sept. 30.-I set out for in another department, with the intention of returning by that route to Paris. Passing a village, I was asked to go in and see a sick child, but I was taken so ill that I nearly fainted. I had yet four leagues to go to lodge in a village with some Christian friends. When I arrived at eight o'clock, I found them in their little temple, but fearing to disturb them I remained at the door, and was much affected in hearing them exhort each other fervently to remain faithful to the Lord. I was exceedingly fatigued, not having eaten all day; but these kind people prepared me the best supper in their power; knowing it to be seasoned with brotherly affection, it was more relished than many richer repasts. Friday, Oct. 1.-I preached in their little temple. After the sermon, I visited several sick persons, and then continued my route, with two friends, to •; but again we encountered dreadful weatherI had nothing on me dry, the water streamed from all my clothes. When we came to the Pastor lighted a fire and made us change our dress. , Sunday, Oct. 3.-I preached twice for this Pastor, who was not very well. In the afternoon, the temple, although large, would not contain the hearers. , Monday, Oct. 4.-I went with the Pastor to a village two leagues off. After sermon, we had long conversations with the people. It being the first Monday in the month, we returned to for the Missionary Prayer Meeting, and when we arrived there we found more than five hundred persons in the temple. I made an address suitable to the occasion, and all the people seemed deeply affected with the state of the heathen world. The next day I set off for Paris, where I arrived in mercy, blessing and praising God for all his goodness, and feeling fresh joy to embrace once more our brethren of the Mission House. MISSIONARY CHRONICLE FOR JANUARY 1825. LONDON MISSIONARY SOCIETY. SUBSCRIPTIONS and DONATIONS in aid of the Funds of this Society will be thankfully received by the Treasurer or Secretaries, at the Mission-Hoase, Austin Friars, London. FUND FOR WIDOWS AND ORPHANS OF DECEASED MISSIONARIES. OUR Readers are already apprized, that the Trustees of the Evangelical Magazine have placed at the disposal of the Society, ONE THOUSAND POUNDS for the support of the Widows and Orphans of its deceased Missionaries. We have now the pleasure to state, that the Directors have lately appropriated ONE THOUSAND POUNDS, which, with the sum aforementioned, is intended to form the basis of a Permanent Fund for that important object. It is not doubted, that it will be further aided by the liberality of the Religious Public, to whom a more explicit appeal will be made in a future Chronicle. MR. ELLIOT, LATE MISSIONARY AT DEMERARA. THE charges which were some time since transmitted through the Colonial Press, in the form of alleged affidavits of certain negroes, have received the anxious attention of the Directors. They have used the best means in their power for obtaining the evidence needful for coming to a proper decision upon the allegations contained in those charges The public in general must be aware that the persons by whom the accusations were framed and transmitted, cherished a strong hostility against Mr. Elliot and the charac- ter which he sustained as a Missionary; and it is further known to many, that the Colonial Journal which rendered itself conspicuous for the virulence of its hostility against all who espoused the cause of missions to the colony, has since been suppressed by authority. On the part of Mr. Elliot, (as was stated in a former reference to the subject,) he has declared his entire innocence of the whole matter of such charges, under the solemnity of an oath before a magistrate; and while, from the testimony of individuals well aéquainted with the Colony, it is known to the Directors that criminations of a similar kind have been brought against other individuals sustaining the ministerial or missionary office, of the most exemplary character; and while the demonstration lies before them, which the case of the late missionary Smith affords, of the manner in which written depositions of negroes can be framed, and of the purposes to which they can be applied, the Directors trust they have drawn a conclusion equally consistent with truth and charity, in believing that the charges in question do not come before them supported by the evidence necessary to justify them in admitting their validity. VOL. JII. E Lamented death of Mrs. Threlkeld-Esta blishment of Mission Schools-Embarkation of the Deputation for the Colony of New South Wales. By the Charles, Capt. Buchard, we had the very great satisfaction to receive the official letter, signed by Mr. Hankey and yourself, dated April 1, 1823; also duplicates of letters Nos. 5 & 6, with some magazines and missionary pamphlets, and kind letters from many dear friends. From all these we rejoice to learn that our gracious Lord is greatly prospering his own cause both at home and abroad, notwithstanding the instances of mortality among his honoured instruments. And here we have the pain to announce the removal of our amiable and pious sister Threlkeld, after a very short illness, though previously in apparently the most likely state for continuance of life. In September 1823, from Papara, by the Sydney packet, Capt. Emments, we had the pleasure to write you much at large, and were enabled to give a very good account of that settlement and pastor, as we had generally of the other stations. In that communication we acknowledged the receipt of your letters and packages, and others by way of the colony, brought thence to us by the Queen Charlotte, Capt. Henry; since that period we have, with great interest and satisfaction, made the tour of Tahiti, and were glad to find that the settlement formed by Mr. Crook on the south side of the peninsula is likely, to be very advantageous to the island and promotive of his comfort. We have paid Our official visit at Eimeo, and have visited the very interesting islands (to the south) of Raivavài (or High Island), Tubuai and Rurutu, where the gospel is prospering exceedingly. Our protracted stay has enabled us to attend the meeting of a sort of parliament at Tahiti, which was summoned for the purpose of revising and digesting the laws. Our eight days' attendance afforded us much satisfaction, as did also our being enabled to assist at the coronation of the young king Pomare!! which took place on * Our brethren Armitage and Blossom are going on well at Eimeo. We hope obstacles which have hitherto been in the way will all be removed, and in a few weeks the cotton concern will commence ts operations. The school for the children of mission * Left blank in the original. aries is established at Afareiaitu, on the south side of Eimeo, under Mr. Orsmond, from Borabora, whither brother Platt has removed in the place of brother Orsmond. In the establishment of this school we have much pleasure, from a conviction of of the mission. its essential importance to the interests The Endeavour called at Eimeo and received us on board on the 6th May, and we are now on our voyage for the colony; the Captain having some business to transact at this and the other Leeward Islands on his own account. Last week we had the happiness to be present for the second time at the Missionary Anniversary, Huahine, which appears still improving in its order, and increasing in its liberality. In a fortnight from the present date we expect to bid a final adieu to the South Sea Islands, at least to the Georgian and Society Islands, and must defer more particular communications until we shall be favoured to reach New South Wales. Begging a continued interest in your addresses at the throne of grace that we may be preserved and guided. With af fectionate remembrances to the Treasurer, your worthy Colleagues, and all in the Direction; and also to all our fellow-labourers in the cause of the Redeemer in our dear native land. We remain, &c. (Signed) GEO. BENNET. DAN. TYERMAN. SANDWICH ISLANDS. Two of the American missionaries, Messrs. Richards and Stewart, have commenced a new station at Lahaina, in the island of Maui. They arrived there on the 31st of May, and were kindly received by Kariamoku, the prime minister, and the king's mother, who granted them land, bread-fruit trees, &c. They proceeded immediately to erect some thatched cottages for their dwellings, and a house for public worship. A deputation from the general body of the missionary brethren in the islands was sent to explore Owhyhee. They surveyed all the inhabited coasts of that island, ascended some of its mountains, gazed with admiration at its burning volcanoes,* explored its dark regions, The principal volcano is situated about 30 miles from the coast. As the travellers (the Rev. Mr. Bishop, &c.) approached, they perceived the smoke at the distance of many miles, and passed over a desolate region covered with lava and volcanic cinders. It was not marked, as craters usually are, by a high mound of earth, preached the word of life to some of its fourscore thousand inhabitants, and se lected several stations most eligible for the missions which demand their immediate labour, and others which may hereafter be occupied. Before their departure they waited on Kariamoku, to obtain his opinion of about 20 hymns in the native language, prepared by Mr. Ellis, which he warmly approved. The following is the chorus of one of the hymns, sung in the native assemblies, to Ashley tune. Jesu Kraist Ke arii mana, Translated thus: Jesus Christ is the powerful king, He is our sacrifice ; Hallelujah, Hallelujah ; By him we may be saved! Testimony of the American Missionaries in favour of Auna, the Native Teacher from Huahine, who assists Mr. Ellis. "THE piety, fidelity, intelligence, dignity, sobriety, activity, and constancy of this converted heathen, may well encourage the prayers, thanksgivings and exertions of the friends of missions. How many such will at last bless their Christian benefactors, when their once untutored voices shall, after speaking the and stones around it, but on the contrary, the land about it, for the distance of half a mile or more from the verge of the crater, has been sunken about 50 feet by an earthquake, and is full of holes and fissures to a great depth. "We approached," say they, "the southern end of the crater, where the smoke had been issuing in large volumes. The bottom was covered with red hot lava, which boiled up and flowed in rivers of liquid fire. It was judged that the crater is two miles in length, and a mile and a half in width; its depth is 600 or 700 feet." They returned by the eastern side of the volcano. A perpendicular cliff 1000 feet high hung over them on their left hand, while close at their right was the crater 600 feet below them. Mr. Ellis has made a sketch of the volcanoes, a copy of which we may probably obtain. *The governor Boki, who accompanied the late King and Queen to London, brought a copy of these hymns, beautifully written, with him, which he showed to the Secretary with evident delight. praises of God on earth, be tuned to the anthems of heaven." It deserves to be recorded, that when the last company of missionaries from America landed, the (late) king generously remitted the port charges, for which they were responsible. The following is a translation of the letter he sent by the king to the captain of the vessel. "To Captain Clasby." "Sir,-Love to you. This is my communication to you. You have well done, that you have brought hither the new missionaries. You shall pay nothing on account of the harbour. Nothing at all. Grateful affection for you. "Riho-Riho. J-1." In like manner he very honourably remitted the port charges of the vessel that brought Mr. Ellis and family some months before, and also of the Enterprise. On the 14th of May all the missionaries united in celebrating the Anniversary of the London Missionary Society, when Mr. Ellis preached on Dan. xii. 4, Many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased." In the "Missionary Herald for August last, is a paper relating to the visit of the late King and Queen to Europe. It is said, "How desirable, one would have thought, that this young prince, who has recently cast away the idols of his fathers, and is just emerging from barbarism, should have been attended by an enlight ened and pious interpreter!-one who possessed his confidence, and might be of use to him in the thousand new and unanticipated scenes and situations through which he would pass. This reflection early occurred to the missionaries: and it appeared on inquiry that the king and his chiefs greatly desired that Mr. Ellis, (the missionary of the London Society, who is the fellow-labourer of the missionaries of the Board,), should be his companion. Mr. Ellis was willing to ac company him; and had been moreover many years from England, his native country. Mrs. Ellis was also labouring under a distressing disease, which, in the opinion of Dr. Williams, Dr. Blatchely, and others, rendered a visit to her native land desirable. And more than all this, the king freely offered to pay in dollars for the passage of Mr. Ellis, and Kamehamaru, the queen, offered to pay for the passage of Mr. Ellis's family. This negociation was continued with much earnestness on the part of the king, and his principal men, and, as may be supposed, with some solicitude on the part of all the missionaries; but owing to some circum E 2 stances, over which the friends of this measure could exercise no control, it failed of success ! Mr. Ellis and his family remained behind.* "At one time the king and his chiefs were almost determined to fit out the Cleopatra's barge, which belonged to the king, for this voyage, in order that Mr. Ellis and his family might go; but this expedient was afterwards abandoned. "On the 27th of November last, the necessary preparations having been completed, the king embarked in the L'Aigle for London. He was accompanied by his queen Kamehamaru; the chief named Boki, with his wife Ririha; Captains Jack and Manuia, two native commanders of native vessels, who speak a little English; Kuanaoo, the king's weigher of sandal-wood; and a young man by the name of Young, who speaks English. † "In the language of Mr. Bingham,the people thronged the beach as he entered the boat, and their loud weeping mingled with the roaring of the cannon at his departure. His principal chiefs accompanied him on board, and took a respectful and affectionate leave of him and his attendants.' "As it entered into the original plan of Riho-riho to visit this country, it is possible that he may be seen here during the present season. "It is pleasing to add, that the desire for instruction among the natives of the Sandwich Islands has increased, and the work of the mission has made progress, since the departure of the king. May this young Ruler return to his people, thoroughly convinced that righteousness exalteth a nation!?" 6 When the paragraph we have quoted was written, the arrival of their Sandwich Majesties was not known in America, much less their unexpected decease, an event which will no doubt be greatly lamented by the missionaries, as well as by the people at large, by whom they appear to have been much beloved. EAST INDIES. BENARES. Extracts from a Letter of the Rev. Mr. M.T. ADAM,Missionary at Benares, dated April 27, 1824; addressed to the Secretary. DEAR SIR,-It is with much pleasure *The captain positively refused to take Mr. and Mrs. Ellis, though the surgeon of the vessel generously offered to give up his own birth for their accommodation. Mr. Young was left at Rio; but proceeded to England, and has returned to the Sandwich islands with the Chiefs, &c. I communicate to you the following tidings, respecting the erection of the Union Chapel at Secrole, Benares, and the making of it over to the Missionary Society. As some things connected with it may seem singular to the Directors, it may not be unnecessary for me to make a few introductory remarks, which will enable them more easily to understand the various circumstances connected with it. During most of the time in which we resided within the cantonment, as I have' already intimated to the Directors, I had Divine Service at our house on Sabbath and Wednesday evenings, and latterly a Monthly Missionary Prayer Meeting on the first Monday evening of the month. The principal part of the attendants consisted of Europeans, holding inferior situations in the army. Their attendance, generally speaking, was regular, which led me to hope that my labours for their spiritual good might not be altogether in vain. Circumstances, which I have already mentioned in some of my former letters, at length compelled us to quit the cantonments, and to occupy a house at a considerable distance from them. This occurrence, in consequence of the distance of our house from the cantonments, almost put an end to our meetings. The Wednesday evening service, and missionary prayer-meeting, were wholly given up, and the Sabbath evening service was very irregular. In this state of things, without my having directly or indirectly said any thing to them which could lead them to think of such a thing, they thought of endeavouring to erect a small chapel in some place which they could conveniently attend. Of their design I was totally ignorant, till they had applied to the General in command of the station for ground on which they might build, when they mentioned the circumstance to me, and the plan of union on which they thought of erecting it. As the whole had originated with the good people themselves, and was designed for their benefit and convenience, it would have been unkind in me to have done or said any thing that could dissuade them from their design, particularly as the General had very readily acquiesced in their application for a piece of ground for the purpose of building. The plan of union which they proposed, seemed to me from the first not likely to be practicable; but for the reason which I have just mentioned, and supposing it had been stated in their applicationt or ground, Iudged it prudent to say nothing against it, but resolved, so far as I was concerned, if every thing went on quietly about it, to perform any share in it that I could reasonably be expected to take. They |