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ing the school, some of which were injurious to its character. Since they have been here, they have repeatedly declared themselves to be well pleased. One man who came about 70 miles, and who attended our Sabbath School, said, after meeting, in his own language, which was interpreted to us; "I have heard many reports concerning the school, some for it, and some against it. I have now seen it with my own eyes, and am rejoiced at the sight. If it please the Lord to take me away, I shall die in peace."

Station of Mayhew.

On the 20th of November, Mr. Kingsbury took up his residence at the new establishment on the Ooktibbeha, having removed his family thither in order more conveniently to superintend the buildings which were erecting, and the other operations preparatory to the opening of a school. The place has since been named Mayhew, in memory of the excellent and devoted men who so successfully preached the Gospel to the Indians on Martha's vineyard, and consecrated their lives to this self-denying service, at an early period in the settlement of our country.

The former part of summer was excessively wet, so that the crop of corn probably would not be more than a third as great, as it was expected to be when planted. The labours of the mission were also greatly impeded by the long continued rains, and by the sickness, which they were the means of producing. The making of brick had been quite impracticable;-a business for which considerable preparation had been made-and some of the hired men discouraged by sickness, and other unfavourable circumstances, had left their employment.

Projected Station at the Six Towns. In the course of last winter, Mr. Jewell was deputed by his brethren to visit a part of the Choctaw nation called the Six Towns, and to make arrangements for opening a school there, ac

cording to encouragements, which had been held out to the natives. He commenced his journey; but was called back by intelligence, that the assistant missionaries then on their way, had taken a different route from the one contemplated, which so altered the immediate prospects of the mission, that he could not be spared from Elliot. More recently, it has been deemed expedient to enter anew upon the undertaking; and Mr. Jewell has again been despatched upon the business, and is probably now engaged in making preparations for a local school.

Projected Station at French Camps.

Mr. Williams, being obliged to suspend his labours in the school, was advised by the brethren to travel on horse. back for his health, and to take in his course such parts of the Choctaw nation as would be most likely to aid cheerfully and zealously in the establishment and support of local schools. In accomplishing this object, he visited the French Camps, a settlement on the Natchez road, further south than the other stations. He found the people there very desirous of having a local school established for their benefit. He told them distinctly, that the Board could do little more than furnish a teacher, and provide him and his family with clothing and furniture, and perhaps afford books and stationary for the school. The principal persons of this neighbourhood, or scattering settlement, as it may more properly be called, are whites with Indian families, old settlers; some of them, it would seem, of French descent. They propose the following plan, and have engaged to carry it into execution; viz. To select a suitable spot of land for the use of the teacher's family; to put up the necessary buildings at their own expense; to furnish comfortable food for the teacher's family, and for such Indian children belonging to this settlement as cannot eat at their parents' houses, on account of the distance; to supply the necessary domestic help for

the family; and to clear land for a garden, cornfield, and other necessary purposes.

When these proposals were reported to the brethren, they took very judicious measures to satisfy the wishes of the natives; and to make an experiment, by commencing a school as soon as possible. Mr. Williams was designated to be the teacher. It was deemed most prudent to begin the school on a small scale, at a house already erected, and belonging to one of the patrons of the school, whose name is Le Fleur. It was contemplated, that Mr. Williams would remove from Elliott in the month of August, to enter upon the duties of his new station, if no unforeseen occurrence should prevent.

As a people, the Choctaws, like most other uncivilized tribes, are in total darkness on moral and religious subjects; exposed to various and imaginary terrors from supposed witchcraft and other causes; addicted to the intemperate use of ardent spirits ;-in short, ignorant, degraded, and miserable. But they are awaking to some just sense of their condition; they are desirous that their children should see better days than themselves have ever seen they are importunately asking the charity of a great Christian community. Can this charity be withheld ? Shall this interesting people be suffered to relapse into their former stupidity? The Committee cannot but hope, that the indications of Providence are of a very different character; and that the sensibility, which is felt for these wanderers of the desert, will become more and more lively, and prompt to greater exertions to promote their present comfort, and their everlasting welfare.

It would be ungrateful to close the account of this Mission, without a suitable notice of the very useful visit, which it enjoyed from our beloved and lamented Corresponding Secretary. Here, though his body was weakened by disease, his powerful mind exerted its full vigour, and his heart displayed

its noblest attributes-zeal for God and benevolence to man.

When the voyage and journey of Dr. Worcester were first' planned, it was hoped that a passage to New Orleans would so improve his health, that leisurely travelling to the north would contribute greatly to his entire restoration. On many accounts it was important, that an agent of the Board, well acquainted with all its measures, having its interests greatly at heart, and possessing the respect and confidence of the Missionaries, should visit the stations among the south western Indians. Such a commission was in accordance with the feelings of the Corresponding Secretary, and he entered upon the discharge of it, with pleasing anticipations. To secure proper aid, in regard to the various objects of his journey, he had written to Mr. Byington, requesting him to be at New Orleans early in February. The letter not reaching Mr. Byington in season, its request could not be complied with. But Dr. Pride, happening to visit New Orleans just at this time, on business relative to the Choctaw and Arkansaw Missions, was able to render his personal and professional services, and to be able to attend his friend and patron through the Choctaw nation, till detained by his own sickness, at Russellville in Alabama, about the middle of May.

At new Orleans, Dr. Worcester inserted in the newspapers an appeal to the inhabitants of Louisiana, in behalf of Missions to the Indian tribes, written with his accustomed ability, and judgment. Both there and at Natchez, he obtained donations in money, and various articles for the use of the missions. This was done, in a great measure, by the kind aid of friends, as his own health did not permit him to be much abroad, or to see much company. At the latter place, Mr. Washburn met him by appointment, having left Elliot to return to his station on the Arkansaw. An intercourse of three days was doubtless of great benefit to a young Mission

ary, just entering upon the arduous duties of a new establishment.

While passing through the Choctaw nation, Dr. Worcester was taken severely ill, at the house of a chief, who is an ardent friend to missions. There it seemed probable, for several days, that his mortal course would be ended. He was partially restored, however, and, as his sick bed was attended by several Missionaries, that no time might be lost, he proposed to Mr. Hoyt and Mr. Kingsbury eighteen questions, relative to the concerns of the missions under their care. These questions, which show how intently the mind of the proposer was fixed upon the object of his journey, will be printed in the Appendix, with the answers to them." From the same sick bed he dictated a letter to the brethren at Elliot, after he had been compelled to abandon the long cherished hope of visiting that place ;-a letter, fraught with apostolical tenderness and dignity, which has been read by thousands with mingled emotions of grief and admiration. By the kindness of Providence being enabled to resume his journey, he arrived at Mayhew much exhausted, on the 25th of April. The thirteen days of his stay there, he spent in strengthening the Missionaries, and exhorting them to fidelity and perseverance. On the first Sabbath he addressed them from Philip. ii. 1-18; on the other he assisted in the solemn act of forming a mission church, and administering the sacrament ;-labours well becoming such a man, at the closing scene of life. The next morning he left Mayhew, tainly one of the most delightful spots," he observes, "which my eyes ever beheld ;" and set his face, as he subjoins, "towards Brainerd, towards Salem, and, I hope, towards heaven."

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MISSION AMONG THE CHEROKEES ON THE ARKANSAW.

When the Report of last year was

* See Appendix to the Report.

prepared, no intelligence had been received from Messrs. Finney and Washburn, after they left Elliot for the Arkansaw country, in the May preceding: nor from their assistants, Messrs. Hitchcock and Orr, who entered the mouth of the river Arkansaw, not long after. No communications from them reached the Committee till last February; nor did they receive any directions or advice from the Committee, till Mr. Washburn met Dr. Worcester at Natchez. So long an interruption of correspondence was painful and embarrassing on both sides; but it was peculiarly distressing to the Missionaries, who greatly needed to be informed of the course which the Committee wished them to pursue. The occasion of this embarrassment was the unfaithfulness of some person in the post-office, which was nearest to the station, and at which letters repeatedly arrived for the Missionaries, as they learned in the most authentic manner, and as the post-master himself admitted. But when the letters were applied for, they could not be found, nor could any satisfactory account be given of them. In like manner, letters sent to the same post-office, addressed to the Corresponding Secretary, never reached his hands. The Committee are able to add, that the post-master is removed, and it is hoped that a similar cause of complaint will not again exist.

On the 16th of May, 1820, Messrs. Finney and Washburn left Elliot in a second attempt to reach the seat of their intended mission. Their wives, and infant children, remained with the mission family. In four days they arrived at the Walnut Hills, soon obtained a passage in a steamboat to the mouth of White river, (which is 200 miles above the mouth of the Yazoo,) and, about the first of June entered the territory, which was to be the scene of their future labours.

To be continued.

Home Proceedings.

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR MELIORATING THE CONDITION OF

THE JEWS.

NEARLY two years have passed, since this Society was incorporated by the Legislature of this State. To the present time, the Directors have been principally occupied in opening a correspondence, and preparing the way for future operations. A circumstance, under the direction of Providence, has unexpectedly occurred, which, it is hoped, will give a powerful impulse to the exertions of the Board, and excite in all classes of the Christian community a lively interest in the concerns of the Institution. We allude to the recent arrival of MR. JADOWNISKY, a converted Jew, as a special Agent from a benevolent Nobleman in Germany who is devoting his property and his life to the great object for which the Society was formed.

Soon after his arrival, MR. JADOWNISKY attended a special Meeting of the Directors, and laid before them the following Documents:-1st. A letter from ADELBERDT, COUNT VON DER RECKE, dated "Overdyck, Germany, September 12. 1820," introducing MR. JADOWNISKY to the Rev. Mr. FREY.-2d. A letter from the same Gentleman, under the same date, to the Hon. ELIAS BOUDINOT, late President of the Society.-3. An Address from the same gentleman to the Directors, announcing the efforts he is now making in behalf of converted Jews, and soliciting the countenance and co-operation of the Board.-And 4th. An Address by MR. JADOWNISKY.

These Documents, accompanied with an Address prepared by a Committee of the Board, we now have the pleasure to present to our Readers.

INTERESTING DOCUMENTS. COUNT VON DER RECKE TO THE REV. MR. FREY.

Beloved Brother in Christ

The deep and sacred concern of my heart for the salvation of Israel, has induced me to send to you my beloved brother Jadownisky, who is of the house of Israel, and has been translated from darkness into the marvellous light of the Gospel.

Oh! I beseech you most cordially, for Christ's sake, receive him in love; be unto him, dear friend in the Lord, counsellor and friend: please to conFeb. 1822.

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duct and direct the important concern of his mission, which he will lay before you.

Oh! assist by exertion and by prayer, that it may be accomplished to the honour and praise of the dear Redeemer, and the salvation of this poor, persecu ted, and forsaken people.

May the blood and sufferings of Jesus, by which we are healed, intercede for me; and through the same I feel myself cordially united,

And remain, &c. &c.

Your friend and brother, ADELBERDT, COUNT VON DER RECKE, von Vollmarstein.

COUNT VON DER RECKE TO THE HON. ELIAS BOUDinot.

Beloved Brother in Christ

With the deepest emotions of heart I have read of your love to the dear Redeemer, manifested in your benevolence to the people of Israel; and you will perceive by my address to your Society, that through the grace of Christ my heart is also warmly affected towards this great and sacred cause.

Oh! I beseech you, for Christ's sake, do not reject my humble application. Let not, dear Sir, my solicitation from a far country, for help, be in vain.

Please to receive affectionately my faithful brother and messenger, Jadownisky, and gladden his heart by the prospect, that, through your assistance, my faith will be strengthened, and the work already commenced, advanced.

The Lord reward your labour of love, and comfort you with the same consolation you may show to me.

May the abundant grace of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ strengthen us to persevere in love, and to work by faith, till we shall see him as he is. I have the honour to be,

Yours, &c. &c.

ADELBERDT, COUNT VON DER RECKE, von Vollmarstein.

ADDRESS TO THE BOARD BY COUNT
VON DER RECKE.

[Translated by the Rev. Mr. Shaeffer.] Beloved Brethren, in Christ Jesus!

Blessed be the Lord and praised be his holy name, that he has moved your hearts also, to consider with love and care the forsaken house of Israel, and to publish the comforting gospel unto those, who for more than 1800 years have been destitute, like erring sheep, without priest and without ephod.

It elevated my heart with joyful gratitude, when I learnt the object of your Society that you had founded an Asylum for the wandering people of promise.

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For some years past I have also been

constrained by the love of Christ, to labour among the Jews, and, though not without obstacles and afflictive experiences, the scorn and obloquy of the world, yet, thank God! not entirely without success.

Amid my various attempts to promote a more rapid extension of Christianity among the Jews, one and the same difficulty continually opposed me: "Cast out by Jews, and not received by Christians, how shall we support ourselves after our conversion ?"

Many consequently resolved, in their hearts to be Christians, and yet to abide by the external profession of the Jews, until a more favourable opportunity should offer itself to them. But in this situation, fraught with danger, in which they could as little avail themselves of the Christian means of grace unto the strengthening and quickening of their faith, as of the intercourse with true Christians, many had their bark of faith wrecked, and they sunk again into their former indifference toward the state of their souls. Should these un

fortunate persons, however, be delivered from this ocean abounding with dangerous shelves, should they be gained unto intellectual life, they must be received into the bosom of the Christian church, and a situation must be provided for them, where if not free from care, they might nevertheless enjoy a state of existence more exempt from perplexity.

In order to attain this end, we received some, as far as circumstances and our limited sphere allowed, into our own dwellings, and into the Asylum for orphans and children of criminals; and others were provided with situations for the purpose of learning some of the mechanic arts.

Having gained some information from all these various experiments, it is decidedly obvious to me, that the salvation of Israel cannot be outwardly promoted by any better method, than the founding of a sort of Colony, in which Agriculture and Manufactures should

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