but, by degrees, learned to walk. Wild fanatical emotions have entirely ceased, as well among old as young.

The new converts will sometimes be much distressed, which arises from not having a sufficient knowledge of the ability of the Saviour to save them; but, with all these I have learned, from experience, to have patience, and to treat them as children. They will incautiously run into error, when they think they have acted right; and when convinced of their mistake, will get into great distress of mind. This was the case with the first who were converted, and have since become established; and it is the same with the young who remain unsettled. I must confess that I was sometimes much staggered, before the first became settled Christians; but now I am convinced that our gracious God has begun a great work, against which the gates of Hell shall not prevail.

The Christian Institution.

Till Mr. Norman's arrival in February, the charge of the Youths here educated fell chiefly on Mr. Johnson. The sickness of both Mr. Johnson and Mr. Norman, in the early part of the year, prevented them, for some time, from paying attention to the Seminary; during which period, the care of it devolved on John Johnson, the eldest of the Youths, who conducted himself with great propriety.

Mr. Norman's indisposition continued for nearly six months on his restoration to tolerable health in August, he found great pleasure in his charge. He writes on the 11th of October

I am happy in being able to say, that the Boys under my care are improving in learning, that they are diligent in their duty, and that they are grateful to the Society for affording them the means of improvement. Some of them are very anxious to engage in the instruction of their Heathen Countrymen, and long to tell them what great things God has done for them.

The Committee rejoice to hear, that, under the disadvantages which have been stated, the Youths had passed a good Examination, in the preceding month. Very satisfactory answers were given to questions on Scripture; and improvement was manifested in writing and arithmetic, with expertness in spelling and grammar. Eleven had begun the Latin Grammar: in this, it appears from subsequent accounts, they found

considerable difficulty; and slow progress must, at first, be naturally expected. The Committee trust, however, that all practicable means of bringing forward these Youths in sound and useful knowledge will be diligently and patiently persevered in, that the Institution may be carried on, by a steady progress, toward its ultimate destination.

The temporary building which had been erected for the purposes of the Institution having become dangerous, a new School House was begun in October; which was covered in, at the date of the last despatches, and inhabited by the Boys.

Captain Tanney, before quoted, says of the Institution-

I rejoice that your Society has established a Seminary for Pious Youths, to prepare them for the work of the Ministry: it now contains eighteen, who will, in a few years, under the tuition of Mr. Norman, should his life be spared, be ably qualified. They express an ardent desire to be sent to their Countrymen. Much good may be expected from this Institution,

One of the Youths, Miles Atkinson, has departed in the Faith, after giving the most satisfactory evidences of true humility of spirit, confidence in the Saviour, and consistency of character. Letters have been addressed to the Secretaries by several of the Youths now in the Seminary, which indicate, the Committee would hope, a state of mind under preparation to be future Instructors of their countrymen*,

Leicester.

At this small hamlet, William Davis has visited the inhabitants (seventy-eight in number) from Regent's Town, on Sundays, whenever he was able.

Gloucester.

The same work of Divine Grace which has been noticed among the Negroes at Regent's Town, conti nues to be manifested at this place. The spirit of

Some of these Letters have been printed, since the Anniversary, in the Missionary Register for July, pp. 292 and 293; and in that for August, a few particulars of the Death of Miles Atkinson.

Love eminently marks the Christian Character of many of the people*.

The arrival and cordial reception of a body of newly-liberated Slaves have been already noticed. This addition of inhabitants occasioned a considerable increase in the Schools. In the Official Return of January, the numbers were-Boys 122, Girls 74, Men and Lads 76, and Women 30-Total 302. The Report at Christmas last made the total 469-consisting of 86 Boys and 90 Girls, in the Day Schools; and 188 Men, 40 Women, and 65 Lads, in the Evening Schools: these Lads learn trades, and therefore cannot attend the Day Schools. Hooping-cough in the Spring, and afterwards Dysentery, had hindered the attendance; but there was great desire to improve,

From the Anniversary of the Regent's-Town Association on the 10th of April, Mr. Düring dates a season of much refreshing among them. On the Evening of the 7th of May, the Anniversary of the Gloucester Association was held. In both cases, as at Charlotte, the Monthly Prayer Meeting of each Association had been previously held in the Morning, Several Natives addressed the Annual Meeting. The Members were increased from 109 to 140. The sum of 187. 148. was contributed in the year.

Mr. Düring writes, in March, that he had suffered much, for three months, from cough and rheumatism, and in the end from cholera. The people were greatly disturbed, by a report that his sickness would oblige him to return to Europe. Their warm attachment to him, for the sake of his labours, greatly encouraged and strengthened him. His continued sufferings seemed to have been the means of rousing the people: frequent aud earnest applications were made for the Scriptures: no disorder arose among them; the Means of Grace were regularly maintained and attended; and several instances of striking reformation from a profligate course of life occured.

* Many particulars relative to the state and progress of religion among the people at Gloucester, have appeared, since the Anniversary, in the Missionary Register for July, pp. 293–299.

Some affecting scenes took place, in which the people discovered their anxiety for his apprehended departure from them. Referring tò a scene of this nature, he writes

Such is the general state of the people's minds. Are we not richly rewarded for all our trials and labours, even while we remain in the body? Surely we can expect no more on this side the grave. Could our friends have but one single sight of such scenes, they would feel that our labour has not been in vain in the Lord.

From Mr. Düring's Reports made to the Quarterly Meetings, a satisfactory outline may be traced of the progress of the year.

At Lady Day, he remarks—

You need not be told of the afflictions which I have endured since the last Quarterly Meeting, as you have all witnessed them. But it gives me great pleasure to state the wonderful effect which these trials have had on the minds of the people under my charge, in respect both to their spiritual and temporal affairs; and I hope that they will be still more sanctified, both to me and to them, to the glory of the Lord and to our eternal welfare.

During the long time that I was sick, I know not of the least disorder among the people. The Means of Grace were as regularly maintained, as could be expected under such circum

stances.

The Schools also have been regularly kept in the Evening, notwithstanding the sickness which prevailed among the people themselves, both old and young; the hooping-cough having been very general. The number of the Evening Scholars has, however, increased since the last Quarter; it being then 221, but now 241.

The Members of the Church increase gradually: three were added on the first Sunday in February, which makes their present number 42. It gives me great encouragement to say of them, at large, that there exists a blessed union among them; such as becometh the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. This I have often witnessed, with much satisfaction, in case of any one being sick among them: they will then manifest the utmost care one of another, by administering every kind of relief in their power. To say the least of their temporal state, they are comfortable, and they are sensible of it.

Our labour, Dear Brethren, shall not be in vain in the Lord: though we are, at times, tossed with doubts and unbelief; particularly when we witness with pain, that many of our efforts

seem to have failed: yet let us cordially trust in Him, who has promised, Lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Let us hope, even against hope; and though the promise tarry, because it will surely come, it will not tarry.

At Midsummer, Mr. Düring reports

Of the state of religion among the people under my care, I cannot but say that it is my rejoicing, under various discouragements. The truth of the words of our Lord-Ye shall be hated of all men for my Name's sake-is seen among us: for many of the people are not only slandered, but, of late, attempts have been made to inflict on them personal injuries. But, under these trials, they prosper greatly: they are brought by means of them nearer to the Throne of Grace, and are made more watchful over themselves and more sincere and affectionate one toward another; while this effect creates in others a desire to unite themselves with them.

The Schools make progress in reading and arithmetic; but have, of late, much decreased in number, on account of the dysentery and other sicknesses among the people.

The season of trial has commenced again; but it is my firm belief, that our Covenant God will lead us safely through all that may yet befall us in his vineyard. The work is His-His must also be the glory.

In the Michaelmas Report, he thus speaks of his trials and encouragements:

If the work in which I am engaged were the work of man; and had I to look to no other source from whence I could derive comfort, strength, and encouragement-I should candidly tell you, I give up all! I am sensible that I am in the service of the King of Kings and Lord of Lords; and whatever befals us, works together for good, and shall turn out to the furtherance of the Gospel.

Since the last Quarterly Meeting I have laboured under dismal darkness and perplexity of mind; seeing, at times, the enemy come in like a flood-causing me to think, and almost to exclaim, I have laboured in vain! I have spent my strength for nought! This tempest is, however, withdrawn: my Heaven appears once more calm and serene: The Spirit of the Lord is lifting up a standard against him.

The Communicants continue to increase. Four were added on the last Ordinance Day, Sept. the 2d, after having been on trial for six months. Since then, six have been put on trial; and several more have expressed a desire to be admitted. present number of Communicants is 46.

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