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The Auxiliary Missionary Society for CAMBRIDGESHIRE and its vicinity, will hold its Third Annual Meeting on Thursday, the 30th of May, at the Rev. B. Pyne's. Duxford; when Two Sermons will be preached in the Fore noon-One by the Rev. A. WAUGH, D. D.; the other by the Rev. C. SLOper, of Hitchin, Herts. Service will begin at half-past Ten in the Morning. the Afternoon, a Meeting will be held for transacting the business of the Society at the Meeting-house.

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By a Letter received from Mess. Threlkeld and Ellis, dated on board the Atlas, Feb. 14, we are happy to learn, that they had arrived at Madeira in good health.

INDIA.

CALCUTTA AND NEIGHBOURHOOD.

SOUTH AFRICA.

A Letter has lately been received from Mr. Ebner, Missionary at the Krall of Africaner, who was formerly the enemy of the Missionaries, and who occasioned the ruin of the Settlement at the Warm Bath, in the Great Namaqua Country.

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A LETTER, just received from Mr. May, at Calcutta, has gladdened the hearts of the Directors. He proceeds with great success in the formation of schools for the native children, for which he possesses a happy talent. It appears that he has been enabled to MR. Ebner writes thus Who establish twenty schools in Chinsurah, could have imagined, that the late Calcutta, and the populous villages on persecutor of the Christian congregathe banks of the Hooghly river. In this tion at the Warm Bath, should so good work he receives great encou- suddenly be changed; that ragement from the legal authorities, furious Africaner would be turned who have appointed him Superinten- from a devouring lion, into a gentle dant of these Schools. He earnestly lamb! The prayer of the children of wishes for additional help, which the Directors will gladly afford as soon as possible. He will be greatly encouraged in a few months, we trust, by the arrival of Mr. H. Townly and Mr. Keith, who are going into that neighbourhood.

CHINA.

God seem to have been heard, and Mr. B's wish fulfilled.—“ May the Lord change his heart, that, like Saul of Tarsus, instead of being a persecutor, he may become a promoter of the cause of Christ!" This really now appears to be the case; for he is very zealous indeed in reading the word of God, and conversing, thereon with the people.'

Mr. Ebner then proceeds to relate the circumstances of his removal to this place, and the commencement of his Missionary labours, with their apparent success. Some of the children, he says, begin to seek the Lord by prayer. He also mentions, that a man from the Damara country had called upon him, who, with great simplicity, related his experience.

LETTERS have been received from Mr. Morrison, dated Oct. 11, and Nov. 4, 1815. In the printing of the Scriptures in the Chinese language he still gives the preference to the use of stereotype wooden-blocks to that of moveable metal types; his reasons for which we have not at present room to detail. His duodecimo edition of the New Testament costs about half-acrown per book. Mr. M. had received, the copy of the Chinese Dictionary, printed in Paris, sent him by the Directors, of which he says it is merely a printed copy of a MS. which has long existed, and which is in his possession; he hoped to have found it fuller than that; but he says, under some of On the 24th of Septembor, he conthe characters, it contains less. Mr. versed with Africaner on the state of Milne was well when Mr. Morrison his soul. He freely acknowledged heard from him, diligently attending his sin with much solemnity; and to the objects of his mission. The especially his having been a murScriptures and Tracts in Chinese derer; but expressed his hope in are fast circulating in the Asiatic Christ, and that he would hereafter slands. preserve him from sin.

On the 23d of July, he baptized the first fruits of his Mission in this place: three men and five women. Two of the former are the sons of the chief, Africaner. confirm, preserve, and strengthen May the Lord them."

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Mr. E. expresses an earnest desire for assistance in his work; and his expectation that Pella, which place he had left, would soon be supplied by Mr. Marquard (lately arrived from England) and Mr. Bartlett, from Bethelsdorp. He adds, 'Brother Saas, labours with success among the Corannas.'

CAFFRES.

By a letter from Mr. Read, of Bethelsdorp, to Mr. Campbell, dated Jan. 8, 1816, it appears that there is now a pleasing prospect of introducing the gospel among the Caffres, hitherto a wild and hostile race, but very numerous, supposed to be 100,000 in number. Individuals of that nation, who have visited Bethelsdorp and other places,having heard the gospel, have returned to their country and spread a favourable report. A woman, particularly, took a Bible with her from Bethelsdorp, which she reads amidst groups of attentive people. A singular individual also, a native, goes from place to place, calling the attention of the people to religion; declaiming against war, and exhorting bis countrymen to pray to the true God. Such effects are already produced, that a large kraal is distinguished by the name of Praying Caffres. They have repeatedly sent messages to Bethelsdorp, intreating that Missionaries may be sent among them; thus, literally crying out, like the man of Macedonia, Come, over and help us! They have sent Mr. Read word, that when he comes, he need only light a fire by way of signal on his side of the Great Fish River, and they will immediately cross to conduct him over. Lately,

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when a British officer had occasion to go into Caffraria, it being reported that a Missionary had arrived, the Caffres assembled from every quarter to welcome him. Duly affected by those striking indications of the divine pleasure, Mr. Read designs to visit the country in his way to Lattakoo; and Mr. Williams, one of the Missionaries intended for that place, has volunteered his services for the purpose of commencing the Caffre Mission.

CIVILIZATION.

While the religion of the gospel is spreading rapidly in South Africa,

civilization, its constant companion, is making equal progress. From a report just received of the settlement at Bethelsdorp, for the year 1815, it appears that the number of inhabitants, including the present residents, the people engaged in cutting and sawing timber, and the Hottentots now serving the farmers, amounts to 1170,-the number of cattle and sheep, 2,672; and the number of waggons, 24.

More than 30 men are constantly employed in hewing and sawing timber, which is sold to a Mr. K. who transports it by sea to Cape Town, and for which return is made in various articles of utility. Much timber is also carried to Witenhagen and Graaff Reinet. From 12 to 20 men are employed in getting bark; others in burning lime; and others in carrying salt into the interior.-There are also two wheel-wrights, six carpenters, two shoemakers, two bricklayers, several brick-makers, one butcher, one tanner, three thatchers. Many of the women assist their husbands in gardening, making matts, baskets, blankets of sheep's skins, &c. Thirty girls are daily taught to knit; and there are 18 girls in the sewing-school, who make shirts for sale. About 47 children read in the Bible, write, and make some progress in arithmetic.

Will any now say that the Missionaries neglect civilization? Let the friends of the Society tell all the world what the gospel has done for Hottentots; and that a handful of Missionaries have done more in a few years to promote civilization in Africa, than a host of philosophers could have effected in a century.

Since the commencement of the
Institution, there have been baptized,
Adults, 442
Children, 289

Extract of a Letter from the Rev. G.

Thom, Cape of Good Hope,

BESIDE Our English services, we have seven in Dutch every week. Two of them are appropriated for conversation and prayer. The following questions and answers at these, may give you an idea of my method of instruction in a catechetical way, which I fiud to be very useful, and preferable very often to every other; and will also dis cover something of the knowledge and

disposition of beart, of candidates for
baptism chiefly. You have in this pa-
per the naked truth, translated as nearly
as terms will admit, from one language
to another.
Yours, G. T.
Questions put to several Candidates for
Baptism and some baptized Converts,
with their Answers. Cape Town, Nov.
15 and 17, 1815.

1. Kachel (free) formerly professed to be
of the Mahometan faith; but was
baptized by me in April last, aged
about 68 years.

Question. How is it now with your heart, Rachel? - Answer. I feel but lit tle; but I wish to feel more of the love of Christ. This I know, that I am a sinner.

Do you hate sin?-- Yes, that I know,

that I hate sin.

Why do you hate sin? - Because I love God. I depend on the ascension of Christ Jesus to Heaven.

Do you doubt if God will perfect his work in you? No, I trust he will give me grace.

Then you do not doubt, if he will bring you to Heaven at last? —No, I doubt not.

2. Christiana (a slave) aged about 60. What have you to tell me?—I depend only on Christ. He can and will help me. There is no other way but by him, How do you know that there is no other way than by him? By his word. What would have become of yon it you had never heard the word of God? I should in sin have fallen, in sin remained, and have been for ever lost.

But when you heard the word of God, was you then a sinner?—Yes, Sir, I am born a sinner. I was a great sin

ner.

Do you think you have some marks of a Christian? Not many, Sir.

What marks have you? I cannot say that I am converted; but this I know, that my walk and conversation go that way.

Can baptism help you? -No; if my sonl is but safe.

But is it not your duty to obey the commands of Christ? Yes.

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Extract of a Letter from Mr. Davis.

Demerary, Jan. 12, 1816.

MR. ELLIOT has opened a house for preaching at the further end of the town, where he may be attended by numbers of people who could not conveniently come to the chapel, which is better attended than ever by persons particular discover in the whole of of all colours. The poor negroes, in their conduct, the powerful effects of the gospel. 1 have lately married about 60 couples of them; nearly half of them come from about 20 miles up the river. It is much to the honour of "Religion that, among the negroes who behave in a refractory way, or are punished for theft, &c. there has not one been found of all that attend the chapel.

Extract of a Letter from Mr. Hyde,

St. John's, Newfoundland.

ON Monday night, Feb. 12, an alarming fire broke out which spread with great fury; and as the whole town is built of wood, the most dreadful cousequences were feared. One hundred and twenty houses were consumed before it could be got under, and fifteen hundred people are deprived of their habitations. Had the fire reached the provision stores, the whole population would have been in danger of being starved. A liberal subscription has been commenced, which already amounts to 2,2007.

The Rev. Mr. Sabine, late of Tunbridge, is going ont to be the Minister of a congregation at St. John's, Newfoundland.

MISSIONARY COLLECTIONS.

[Collections and Anonymous Donations, from 16th March to 16th April, inclusive.] Rev. Mr. Longmire and Friends, Hargrave...

Auxiliary Society at Mortlake, by Mr. Frampton.

Missionary Association at Ware.

Auxiliary Society, Southgate, b

Rev. Mr. North.

Rev. Mr. Lloyd.

Penny Society at Sutton, Valence, by Rev. Mr. Roaf.

Female Teachers, Adelphi Chapel Sunday School.

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Rev. J. Browne

Quarterly Missionary Prayer-Meeting, at Lock's Fields Chapel, by
Rev. G. Clayton

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33 3 3

nds, North Walsham.

12 17 9

Rev. Mr. Edwards and Congregation, Marlow, by Rev. J. Campbell..
Rev. Mr. Hersant and do. Beaconsfield, by do

Penny Society at Bromyard, by Rev. J. Banfield....
Cork Missionary Society, by Mr. Cruikshank, Treasurer.
A few Friends, by Rev. S. Hackett, London......
Female Auxiliary Society at Reading, by Mr. Tanuer.
Auxiliary Society at Farnham, by Rev. Mr. Johnson.
Collection at Northop, Wales, by Mr. J. Williams.

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Rhosemore,

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Auxiliary Society at Oakham, by Rev. G. Forster.
Juvenile do, at Hadleigh, by Rev. Mr. Cox....
Rev. Mr. Kingsbury and Friends, Caversham.

A few Friends at Sidmouth, by Rev. Mr. Ward.

Penny Society at Hayes, Middlesex.

Female Friends at Caernarvon, by Mrs. A. Owen

Collections at Purfleet, Aveley, and S. Ockendon, by Rev. A. Brown

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Auxiliary Society at Norwich, by Mr. Butcher..

Cambridgeshire Auxiliary Society, by Mr. Haylock, Treasurer.

Glasgow Relief Congregation, Auxiliary, by Řev. R. Brodie.........

Beccles District Association.

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Juvenile Society at St. Alban's, by Mr. J. Newsom.

£1,9 67

15 6 2

9 14 6

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Penny-a-Week Society, and Subscriptions at Sutton, near Thirsk,
half-year, by Mr. T. Squire...

Juvenile Society at Sawston, near Cambridge, by Rev. J. Irons....
Market Drayton, Part of Penny Subscriptions, by

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Bala, Six-Monthly Contributions, Sunday School at the Chapel of
the late Rev. T. Charles...

Newbury Penny-a-Week Soc. and Subscriptions, by Rev. W. Dryland
Reading Christian Union, by Mr. Fenton..

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Do. Female Penny Society, Rev. Mr. Douglas..
Rev. J. Johnson and Friends, Wickham-Brook.....
South Devon Auxiliary Society, by Mr. Parr (balance).
Woodbridge Association, in aid of Missions, at Rev. Mr. Price's, by
Mr. G. Eley

City of Dublin Female Association, by Mrs. Ardell
Armagh Missionary Society, by Rev. Mr. Johnston, Secretary
Rev. J. Small and Congregation, Axminster

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Bristol do. balance of Account, by W. Skinner, Esq. Treasurer
Bridgend Penny Society, by F. Dace

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Whitby Auxiliary Society, by Rev. T. Young

Female Auxiliary Society
Cliff Lane Sabbath School

Rev. G. Young and Friends

Produce of Mr. J.'s Friendly Missionary Box
Collection at Reading Chapel, by Rev. G. Collison
West Riding Yorkshire, Auxiliary, by Mr. G. Rawson
Sunderland Auxiliary Society, by Rev. J. Abernethy
Basingstoke Penny Society, by Rev. J. Jefferson
Cainbraes Missionary Association, by Mr. Stevens

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Bury St. Edmunds Penny Soc.Three Quart. of a Year, Rev. C. Dewhirst
Whitby, by Rev. J. Arundel.

Juvenile Missionary Society

Missionary Box, Sunday School

Ladies' Penny Society, Eight Months
Annual Subscriptions

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Lancashire Auxiliary Society, by R. Spear, Esq. Treasurer.
Leaf Square Grammar-School Assoc. Rev. J.Clunie £12 10 8
Youth's Auxiliary Society, Grosvenor Street, Man- 20 0 0
chester, by Rev. Mr. Roby

Warrington Auxiliary Society

346

Manchester, Moseley Str. Association, by Rev.Mr.Bradley 67 0
The Sunday School Auxiliary Society
Congregation at Bamford, by Rev. Mr. Gray

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Shrewsbury Auxiliary Society, by the Rev. Thos. Weaver, including
£5. 6s. from the Children in the Swan Hill Sunday School
Hull and East Riding Yorkshire Auxiliary Society, by Mr. S. Bow-
den, Treasurer

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105 0 0

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Chester Auxiliary Society, by Mr. J. Williamson, Treasurer Sunday School Children at Lady Huntingdon's Chapel, Bath, by Mrs. Jacques

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Scarborough Auxiliary Society, by Rev. S. Bottomley

Glasgow Relief Congregation, Auxiliary, by Rev. Mr. Brodie
Rev. J. Rowton and Friends, at Foleshill

Poole Auxiliary Society, by Rev. Mr. Durant

Tonbridge Chapel Juvenile Society, by Mr. Marsh, Treasurer

Two Widows, by Rev. J. Hyatt

Auxiliary Societies in London and its Vicinity.
East London, by Geo. Green, Esq. Treasurer.

Rose Lane, by Rev. Mr. Williams

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500 20 0 114 0 0 8 8

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