Lebanon, Exeter so. m. c. 15,52; Ded. unc. money, &c. Tolland co. Aux. So. J. R. Flynt, Tr. Andover, Gent. 33,80; la. 35,22; s. s. 5,35; Columbia, S. Little, N. Coventry, Gent. 60; la. (of wh. 70.00 88 60 10275 304 49 473 84 2 38-471 46 74 37 10 00 84 13 130 00 61 00 Rockville, 1st Ecc. so. (of wh. to C. S. Little, New York, Tr. Clarkstown, R. D. ch. New York city, R. D. ch. Market-st. 119,97; J. K. HERRICK, for Amoy chapel, to cons. him and Rev. JOHN C. GULDIN of New York, Rev. JOHN M. FERRIS of Tarrytown, Rev. BENJAMIN W. CHIDLAW of Ohio, Rev. WILLIAM ANDERSON of Pepack, N. J., Rev. GEORGE R. WILLIAMSON of Amity, N. Y., Rev. ABEL T. STEWART of Greenville, N. Y., and Mrs. ELIZABETH K. HERRICK of New York, H. M. 500; s. s. miss. so. for sup. of Mr. Doty, China, 50; R. D. ch. Manhattan, 28,61; B. L. K. 10; B. of North ch. 75c. Nyack, Rev. A. N. Kittle, Plattskill, R. D. ch. Schenectady, do. 225,14; s. s. inf. 44 73 27 00 6 25 Tiossiock, do. Tarrytown, do. 8,26; m. c. 14; 22 26 12 00 Utica, do. 300; s. s. 12; 312 00 1,429 21 Ded. disc. &c. 4 74-1,424 47 2 67 175 Pomfret, Gent. and la. 306,21; m c. 48,85; boys' and girls' asso. 14,24; 369 30 S. Woodstock, La. wh. cons. Mrs. LYDIA BOWEN an H. M. Thompson, Gent. 88,15; la. 58,77; m. c. 7,88; 118 46 Windham co. South, Aux. So. Z. Storrs, Tr. Buffalo and vic. J. Crocker, Agent. Evans, Two young la. of 2d cong. ch. 1; T. W. C. for debt, 75c. Sheldon, Cong. ch. Strykersville, Cong. ch. Chatauque co. Aux. So. J. D. Carlisle, Tr. Westfield, Chatauque miss. so. Geneva and vic. C. A. Cook, Agent. Canandaigua, 1st do. s. s. for Walter and Eliza Hubbell, Ceylon, 40; m. c. 119.02; la. 199,16; coll. 109,13; ded. disc. 3,52; Canterbury, Ist ch. and so. 12 00 Plainfield, Central Village, gent. 34,68; la. 27,16; m. c. 24,95; s. s. 4,31; 91 10 Scotland, Cong, so, wh. and prev. dona. cons. Mrs. FRANCES M. TALLMAN an H. M. Albion, Pres. ch. Barre Centre, Cong. ch. 48 00 463 79 Little Compton, Fem. benev. so. 17; Providence, Benef. cong. so. (of wh. fr. Benjamin Dyer, for Martha Pearce Whitney, Harriet Selden Dyer, Amelia Frances Dyer, and Amelia Frances Stead, Ceylon, 80; H. S. Dyer, for Benjamin Dyer, do. 20; Josiah Chapin, for Royal S. Chapin and Charles W. Chapin, do. 40; Mrs. Asenath C. Chapin, for Olive Chapin, do. 20,) 763,25; Mrs. E. D. Rathbone, for Emily M. Jones, Ceylon, 20; Miss S. D. J. R. 10; Vienna, Pres. ch. Youngstown, A friend, Greene co. Aux. So. J. Doane, Tr. 810 25 Monroe co. and vic. E. Ely, Agent. Honeoye, Pres. ch. Knowlesville, do. North Bergen, La. Richmond, Pres. ch. Sweden, do. 42 25 21 00 1 00-1,000 80 5 00 20 00 20 00 10 50 12 12 5 06--67 68 New York City & Brooklyn Aux. So. J. W. (Of wh. fr. m. c. in S. Pres. ch. Brooklyn, PENNSYLVANIA. Board of For. Miss. in Ref. Dutch ch. C. S. Little, Tr. Philadelphia, 3d R. D. ch. Carbondale, J. F. 3; Fairfield, M. S. 5; Jackson, ch. and cong. 2,23; Mount Pleasant, pres. ch. 26,80; Northern Liberties, Central pres. ch. indiv. 39,68; Mrs. N. 10; 1st pres. ch. A. W. 3; Oil Creek, ch. 5; Philadelphia, 1st pres. ch. A. White, 100; T. Fleming, 100; A. R. Perkins, 50; S. Tolman, 15; W. P. 10; A. E. 8; L. J. 5; juv. miss. so. 10; s. s. 56,50; Mrs. Fobes, 10; 3d pres. ch. R. & W. Clark, 75; J. C. Farr, 50; 5th pres. ch. Mr. and Mrs. Constable, 40; Mrs. S. 5; Mrs. W. W. 5; Mrs. B. M. J. 5; J. B. 10; Western pres. ch. W. E. T. 10; Miss M. M. 10; Mrs. T. P. 10; Mrs. P. 10; Mr. and Mrs. G. 10; indiv. 20,39; so. for ed. hea. youth, 50; two indiv. for Anna Maria Henry, Ceylon, 20; Clinton-st. pres. ch. Misses Gill, 50; A. Flint, 10; H. M. Linnard, for Miss Ogden's sch. Wailuku, 20; 150 00 869 60 Helena, Pres. ch. Albany, W. H. Ross, for Anna Ross, Ceylon, 20; Rensselaer-st. s. s. 13; A. G. 1; Ballston, Rev. T. S. Wickes, 20; H. W. B. 4; Centre, fem. hea. sch. so. (of wh. for Mary Davis, Ceylon, 15,) 27,33; Beekmantown, Mr. Luther's ch. 10; Bridgehampton, pres. ch. 10; Carlisle, do. 41; Cazenovia, 1st pres. ch. and so. benev. so. to cons. RUFUS ALLEN an H. M. 100; chil. for hea. chil. 13,50; Cohoes, 1st pres ch. 35; Cutchogue, pres. ch. 20; Elba, 2,22; Evans Centre, coll. for Nestorian miss. 8,80; Factoryville, pres. ch. m. c. 20,82; Fort Covington, m. c. 50; fem. miss. so. 20; B. R. 10; B. B. S. 10; C. M. 10; Franklin, 1st cong. ch. and so. 16,37; ortho. cong. so. 38,09; Greenfield, cong. ch. (of wh. fr. S. W. 10, 23; Greenport, pres. ch. 20; Hamden, ch. and so. 16,73; Harpersfield, ch. and cong. 90; Jamaica, pres. ch. m. c. 11,14; Le Roy, pres. s. s. for Miss Fisk's sch. Oroomiah, 25; Maine, cong. ch. 3,87; W. B. 10; Manlius, pres. so. 99; Masonville, ch. and so. 17,50; Mexico, 1st pres. ch. 10; Middletown, 1st do. 18,53; Milton, S. C. 10; New Road, fem. miss. so. and coll. wh. cons. Rev. WILLIAM BALDWIN an H. M. 50,66; Owego, 1st pres. s. s. for Sarah at Oroo miah, 30; Poughkeepsie, pres. ch. Mrs. C. B. Pease, wh. cons. Mrs. JONATHAN SMITH an H. M. 100; F. Ludlow, 20,50; Ridgebury, pres. ch. 30; River Head, juv. miss. so. of cong. ch. 5,20; Salisbury Mills, J. C. 6; Troy, 2d pres. ch. m. c. 150,55; Williamsburg, 1st pres. ch. 45; Legacies.-Exeter, Mrs. Elizabeth Cushman, by W. Hannah, Ex'r, NEW JERSEY. Board of For. Miss. in Ref. D. ch. C. S. Little, New York, Tr. English Neighborhood, R. D. ch. Mendham, Rev. D. H. J. 10; S. T. 10; Morristown, 1st pres. ch. 80,78; m. c. 46,26; Newark, a friend, wh. and prev. dona. cons. A. R. FORSYTH of Greensburgh, Ia. and JAMES M. RAY of Indianapolis, Ia. H. M. 175; 1st pres. ch. s. s. 28; 3d pres. ch. m. c. 29,49; a bro. and sis. of s. s. 1'; New Brunswick, Rev. J. Cogswell, 50; s. s. 3,67; 4,603 81 1,293 81 5,897 62 50 00 5,947 62 45 00 434 20 479 20 DELAWARE. Wilmington, Hanover-st. pres. ch. s. s. for J. Edson Rockwell and Maria Smith, Ceylon, wh. and prev. dona. cons. THOMAS C. ALRICH an H. M. 50; fem. miss. so. of do. 42,50; Port Deposite, J. C. MARYLAND. 1,019 60 92 50 500 Western For. Miss. So. G. L. Weed, Tr. Amesville, 5; Cincinnati, 2d pres. ch. m. c. 46,11; Rev. C. B. B. 5; Mrs. B. 5; an indiv. 1; Granville, coll. 165,40; C. L. W. 10; Huntington and Racoon, 3,19; Jersey, m. c. 4,40; coll. 14,39; s. s. 1,21; Newark, 2d pres. ch. s. s. for Dr. Scudder, 18; Salem and Fearing, 4,80; Springfield, W. Spencer, 15; Mrs. O. C. 10; J. S. 7,50; H. K. G. 5; P. M. 5; S. M. 3; W. R. 3; Mrs. W. 2; Walnut Hills, Sem. ch. m. c. 17; Windsor, 7,03; 358 03 Western Reserve Aux. So. Rev. H. Coe, Agent. Atwater, ch. 20,60; Chagrin Falls, 9,05; Cleveland, 2d ch. m. c. 31,71; D. Á. S. 5; Geneva, ch. 2.50; Hartford, E. Fowler, 3; Hudson, W. Res. coll. 50c.; Rev. H. Coe and fam. 25; Newburgh, C. Reeves, 10; N. Dover, cong. ch. 10; R. O. 5; Ohio City, juv. miss. so. for Dr. Scudder's miss. 16,50; Warren, 40,70 la. miss. so. 10; Willoughby, Miss R. B. T. 10; Miss I. F. H. 10; H. I. W. 2,50; ded. disc. 1,50; A Suggestion. every where found stealing away to their houses we have most cheering evidence that of prayer, to acknowledge the presence and in- there are many. voke the blessing of that God in whose hand our breath is. No opportunity was omitted, and no efforts were spared, to impress upon the people the idea that the Lord was holding the rod over them, and to stimulate and encourage them to profit by the chastisement, by humiliation, confession and penitence, by loving, adoring and fearing their heavenly Father, and by saying unto him with Job, ‘Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him.'” And it is still more gratifying to be assured, that "the Spirit of the Lord has evidently sanctified these afflictions to many, by showing them more clearly and most impressively the true nature of earthly good, and by leading them to feel their need of higher and stronger consolations than temporal pleasures can afford." "The Holy Spirit has also operated on the hearts of many who were previously without God in the world.' A number have been found, in various parts of the field, who have inquired the way to Zion; and from these and former candidates two hundred and sixty-five have been brought into the church; while not a few of our wandering members have been restored to the fold of the good Shepherd.” Present State of the Church. After Mr. Coan returned from the meeting of the mission, held at Honolulu last spring, he made tours through all his field. He found the church in a quiet, harmonious state, the members belag more or less acuve in the service of their Master. In some districts there was a good degree of spiritual life, and much to cheer and encourage." He also found that meetings had been weil sustained during his absence at Honolulu; and that at some points there had evidently been an increase of activity and efficiency on the part of the native nelpers. Allow me here to hazard a remark, which may strike many as hasty and foolish, but which nevertheless, after much reflection and observation, I believe to be true. Let one half of all the ministers of Christ in New England be at once removed to the West, to Oregon, to California, or to heathen lands; let all the churches be committed to the care of the other half; and those churches will be more richly blessed than they now are, while the world would feel such a moral influence as it has never yet felt. I might expand and illustrate this idea at great length; but this is not my design. Let me say briefly, however, as the result of my experience, that churches, visited by their pastor four or five times annually, maintain as sound morality and as much holy activity, as those who have the privilege of attending from five to ten sermons and lectures weekly. And in many cases the advantage is decidedly on the side of the former class. The reasons are obvious. Where the pastor is seen unfrequently, his visits are appreciated from their very novelty; and his sermons, counsels, exhortations, official acts are regarded with deeper interest; and they leave a more lasting impression on the people. Then comes the sense of responsibility on the part of the church, to carry out his instructions, as received from time to time; such as sustaining public worship, visiting the sick, attending funerals, warning the unruly, looking after wanderers, laboring for the conversion of sinners, watching over all, &c. &c. All this awakens their zeal, And here let me say that occasional develops their talents, leads them to absences from the people, if not protract- study the Scriptures, and keeps alive ed, or if they do not occur during a time their feelings of piety and devotion. of special temptation, or of unusual sus- Nearly every member of the church is ceptibility, often prove beneficial. It thus brought into a state of responsible throws a responsibility on the church activity, by being often called upon to members, which acts as a moral stimu- take some part in the work of the Lord. lus, arousing them to more energy and These results will not be permanent, howfidelity in the Lord's work. But the sep- ever, without the constant superintendaration of the pastor from his flock can- ence, and the frequent and faithful visits not be too much protracted without dan- of the pastor. In this manner all the ger. The people are children, easily car- churches of New England might be suried about with every wind of doctrine, of perintended by half and I believe by onepassion, and of practice. They are gain- fourth) of their present number of minising knowledge, however, and growing ters, thus setting at liberty a disciplined more stable and decided in the cause and mighty army to carry the holy war of truth; that is, such of them as are into all parts of Satan's earthly kingdom. truly sincere in their professions, of whom It is true that these ministers would find less time to study and read and write; but | wicked venerated and feared him; the I apprehend that they would find a speedy good loved him. and full compensation in increased physical and moral energy, perhaps also in mental. A Biographical Sketch. During the great mortality which has recently prevailed at the Islands, there have been some instances of a most happy and triumphant departure from earthly scenes; and some have evidently exchanged a life of sincere devotion to the interest of Christ's kingdom in this world, for the purer and nobler service of heaven. Mr. Coan gives an interesting sketch of one individual of this description. say, As age and infirmity crept over him, he began to feel it more and more difficult to go with me on my tours. Several times, when invited to do so, he has excused himself, saying, "I am too old and too feeble. My heart goes with you; but this poor old body cannot drag itself over the hills and the rivers any more. It is done." Then, after a little reflection, all his old recollections would revive, and his desire to go again would become so strong, that he would "Well, I will try it once more. Perhaps God will give me strength to go through; if not let him leave me by the way; all will be well." Gathering up his strength and taking his staff, the pilgrim and the patriarch would set off "faint yet pursuing." Usually, at the close of the first day, and when bowing before the family altar, the old man would express his joy and gratitude to God, that he had been persuaded to attempt the tour. Listening to the Word, and seeing the works of God, would so fill his soul with joy that he would spontaneously exclaim, "I am glad that I came. I feel stronger than when I set out. The Word does me good. Oh how much I should have lost, had I remained at home!" Such scenes were repeated several times before he finally yielded to the increasing infirmities of age. Joshua was once a member of the church at Kaamaloa. Some fourteen years ago he removed to Hilo, where he remained until his death, which took place in April last. For several years after his connection with this church, he exhibited no special marks of spirituality; but during the great revival, he became deeply and thoroughly aroused, and at the same time wonderfully transformed. The study | of the Bible, secret and social prayer, attendance at the house of God, religious conversation, visiting from house to house, laboring for souls, &c. were his meat and his drink. With no extraordinary native powers of mind, he became one of the most active and efficient helpers, merely through the strength of his piety, or, in Scripture language, "through At length the strong man bowed bethe power of the Holy Ghost" resting up-neath the pressure of years, and his acon him. tive labors were confined to the circle He was already an old man, but his immediately around the station. His strength and his youth were renewed wife, younger and more vigorous, was like the eagle's. He became my almost smitten by a paralysis, and hastened to constant companion in travel, patiently the grave. This left his house and his toiling by my side over the burning lava heart desolate; for his conjugal relations fields of Puna, and through the rivers were happy. He had no children. The and ravines of Hilo. His love for Christ, measles and whooping-cough, with their his compassion for souls, seemed deep, attendants, prostrated his little remaining fervent and constant, not always, of strength; and he was never again able course, equally intense, but never doubt-to leave his house. He lingered, howful. His prayers were highly fervent, ever, on the banks of Jordan, but with deeply humble, believing and importu- many longings to pass over. I have never met with a mightier Often have I found him, while strength wrestler at the throne of grace. Good allowed it, lying prostrate with his old old Jacob, when gazing up the celestial spectacles on, his Bible open on the mat ladder, did not see more clearly into (his bed), and his face downwards, eagerheaven than good old Joshua, when kneel-ly digging gold from that precious and ing before God. I never tired in travel- exhaustless mine. While thus absorbed, ing with him; and his conversation and with dimmed natural vision, he would and prayers never wearied. When my not at first notice that any one had enspirits were sad, my resort, next to the tered; but at length, raising his eyes a throne of grace, was the hut of good old little, and descrying me, he would reach Joshua. He was truly spiritual, and out both hands, clasp one of mine, press it, there was an unction about him which hold it fast, and look up to heaven, while readily attracted spiritual minds. The the tears flowed down his aged cheeks, and nate. Legacies.-Cleveland, P. M. Weddell, by T. P. Handy, (prev. lec'd, 100,) 200; Lower Sandusky, Isaac Prior, by S. Hafford and J. More, Ex'rs, 395; Ripley, I. D. Evans, by D. P. Evans, Ex'r, 100; By G. L. Weed, Tr. INDIANA. Bedford, Mrs. L. B. av. of a neck-lace, 4,10; Madison, 2d pres. ch. m. c. 46,05; By Rev. A. S. Wells, Agent. La Porte, pres. ch. for debt, 23,96; coll. (of wh. fr. C. B. C. 25c. A. B. C. 22c. F. A. C. 14c.) 84,96; Michigan City, cong. ch. 17,10; Greencastle, s. s. for ed. of a child at Gaboon, W. Africa, 5; Greenfield, ch. 8; Lima, pres. ch. 15; Rev. C. C. 2; Ontario ch. 4; South Bend, R. D. ch. fem. miss, so. 11; s. s. 2; ILLINOIS. By Rev. I. M. Weed, Agent. Barre, cong. ch. 2; Beardstown, pres. ch. 3; Canton, cong, ch. 31,15; I. M. W. 10; E. D. 10; s. s. 3,60; wh. cons. Rev. JOHN SUMMERS of Vermont, Ill. an H. M.; Chicago, Rev. I. M W. and fam. 10; Columbus, a friend, 10; pres. ch. 20; s. s. 8,50; Downer's Grove, cong. ch. 1,25; Flagg Creek, do. 3,16; Galesburg, pres. ch. 22,75; s. 8. 6; Granville, pres. ch. 7,88; T. W. 10; M. A. N. 10; R. W. 5; Knoxville, pres. ch. 30,55; Lisbon, cong. ch. 3; Mendon, cong. ch. m. c. 22,45; Plainfield, cong. ch. 6,50; Quincy, pres. ch. 70,61; s. s. 7c.; 2d cong, ch. 10; E. B. 10; T. R. 20c.; Tremont, cong. ch. 6,60; Udina, pres. ch. 10; unknown, by J. A. W. 3,90; Washington, M. Creek Br. pres. ch. 6,80; ded. dis. 2; Albion, Mrs. J. B 1; Chicago, 2d pres. ch. wh. and prev. dona. cons. SAMUEL L. BROWN and DENELLO R. HOLT H. M. 121; 8. s. 49,65; Elkhorn Grove, pres. ch. 7,73; Griggsville, cong. ch. m. c. 23,45; Mt. Sterling, pres. ch. 8 s. 16,25; Payson, m. c. 11; Peoria, m. c. 3; Rockford, cong. ch. la. miss. so. to ed. a girl in Mrs. Bridgman's sch. China, 25; two friends, 6,20; Rushville, pres. ch. 20; Shelburne, C. D. 10; MICHIGAN. Michigan Aux. So. E. Bingham, Tr. Adams, cong. ch. G. W. Underwood, for George W. and Mary D. Underwood, Ceylon, 25; Ann Arbor, Miss E. P. 6,67; Armada, cong ch. 8; Birmingham, pres. ch. 12; ch. 3; Blissfield, pres. ch. 1,27; G. M. 33c.; Brooklyn, Rev. Mr. Boyd, 10; Canton, J. P. and C. R 11c.; Clinton, pres ch. 9; cong. ch. 7; Detroit, 1st pres. ch. 260,09; cong. ch. m. c. 26.34; Scottish pres. ch. juv. fem. miss. so. 3; pres. ch. G. S. F. 5; M. S. 5; A. McK. 2; Farmington, juv. sew. so. 80c.; Franklin, cong. ch 3,10; Hillsdale, pres. ch. 21,10; Howell, pres. ch. 4,44; Hudson, cong. ch. 5,45; Kalamazoo, Dea. H. 5; Mrs. A. and daughter, 1,50; Lasalle, cong. ch. 10; Litchfield, cong. ch. 15,42; 8. s. 1,84; Nankin, cong ch. 1,03; Rev. R. A. 5; Mrs. H. 50c.; for c. fund, 7c.; Palmyra, cong. ch. 3,40; Romeo, cong. ch. 19; Royal Oak, cong, ch. 4,45; Saline, pres. ch. 21,50; Stoney Creek, pres. ch. 2,17; Tompkins and Springport so. 10; Troy, 5; Wayne Depot, cong. ch. 1,74; D. B. K. 14c.; M. A. K. 10c.; Wing Lake, pres. ch. 8,02; Ypsilanti, pres. ch. 63,06; ded. disc. 3,50; Cass co. I. S. 10; Detroit, a widow, 62c.; Hillsdale, pres. ch. m. c. 8; s. s. 2; Raisin, 1st cong, ch. m. c. 12; |