he was pointed out he met him and em The people are exceedingly anxious to braced him in his arms, in the simple yet || have schools among them; the chief He affecting manner of the country. At the same time we took occasion to Of the Mississippi Colonial settlement on the Sinoe river, and the natives in its vicinity, Mr. Canfield gives the following notices: The colony at Sinoe, since the death of Mr. Finley, has been under the gener. al superintendence of Gov. Buchanan; Dr. Brown, a colonist, has acted as an agent. It is a feeble colony, and has not advanced far for want of sufficient aid from home. The situation is one of the best on the whole coast, and has thus far been remarkably healthy. The land five miles up the Sinoe river, where the public farm is situated, is of an excellent quality. Twenty five acres have been cleared, and part of it planted with cassada and sweet potatoes.-The influence of this colony on the natives ap. pears to be good. The Methodists have a stationed preacher here, and are putting up a building for a church. men came frequently to entreat us to remain with them. This tribe is not large, but the country back on the Sinoe river is settled by large and powerful tribes; many of those interior natives frequently visit the colony, and express great anxie ty to have the "white men" visit them. The Sinoe river is said to be navigable by canoes far into the interior. Cape Palmas is an important point on the African coast, as the Maryland Colonization Society has formed its settlement there, and the American and the Episcopal Boards of Foreign Missions have effective and promis. ing missionary stations in the immediate neighborhood of the colonial and native town. native town. We extract some notices relating to this place: The town is immediately on the Cape, but many of the colonists are settled on their farms some distance from the town. The soil does not appear to be as good as at some of the other settlements; still, more is raised than they can consume or dispose of in other ways. This situation is justly considered one of the most heal thy on the coast, local causes of sickness being fewer than at most places. The Greybo tribe is not large, not numbering more than ten or fifteen thou sand. It is in some measure supplied by the American and the Episcopal Boards. The Rev. J. L. Wilson has a flourishing native school of boys and girls, and all things appear prosperous and interesting. The Rev. A. E. Wilson, M. D., who with his wife arrived on the coast about the same time we did, would occupy a station at Rocktown, ten miles up the coast, as soon as a house could be erected. The Episcopal mission is also flourish. The point of land on which their princi-ing. The Rev. Mr. Savage, M. D., and pal town stands, which bears the name Mr. Perkins are at Mount Vaughan, of the tribe, is high and beautiful; but the Cape, and the Rev. Mr. and Mrs. in the rear on a small stream there is a Payne at Cavally, thirteen miles below large mangrove swamp, rendering it un- the Cape. suitable for a mission station at present. The Blue Barra tribe of natives is near Sinoe, on the opposite side of the river. near We spent a week with these mission At the conclusion of his communication, Mr. Alward makes the following encouraging remarks :— In view of all we witnessed, I think we have great cause to rejoice with thankfulness and take courage. It no longer remains a problem whether missionaries can live in Africa; through the blessing of God upon a watchful and prudent care of health, the white missionary may not only live but become so accustomed to the climate as to enjoy good health. There is a most extended field for labor, and an interesting one, if laborers can be found to occupy it. The natives are willing to receive missionaries, perhaps I might go farther and say anxious, but there is danger of giving wrong impressions on this subject. To say they are solicitous to receive the gospel would convey a false idea; they know nothing of its blessed truths, and how can they be anxious to receive them. We were every where well received and treated with kindness, and when we had explained to them the object of our visit, we were urged to settle amongst them; in one instance a delegation was sent to us many miles from a town we did not visit. But all this earnestness and apparent good feeling may readily be explained.— They are actuated in part, by curiosity, but the strongest motive is the love of gain. They are a very avaricious people. Some of them seem to think that the white man is in possession of some secrets, as, for instance, the knowledge of We had a most delightful visit to Cape Palmas. Both the missionaries of the American Board and those of the Episcopal gave us a most hearty welcome, and shewed us the greatest christian kindness. We there saw what may be done by devoted men who feel the respon-" sibility of their situation, and, while they count not their lives dear unto them, take all prudent measures for the preservation of their health. They have flourishing schools which are well conducted, and they also exert a very great influence on the surrounding natives. They have been greatly blessed in regard to health, live comfortably, and seem to have much enjoyment in their work. They are anxious for us to come there to be acclimated, which may indeed be a very suitable arrangement, should we occupy either Cetra Kroo or Grand Sesters. It would be sufficiently near for us to oversee the putting up of a mission house, and we might in the mean time be acquiring the Kroo or Fish language, for which Mr. Wilson's translations into the Grebo would be a great aid. Here also we could have good medical attendance; besides the Physicians of the colony there js Dr. Savage of the Episcopal and Dr. Wilson of the American Board, both of whom kindly offer to render us any medi-writing, which would greatly assist them cal aid in their power; and the experience of the missionaries in this particular will be of most essential service, especially as they are so deeply sensible of the duty of being attentive to health in order to their greater usefulness. in trade, and they also know that we cannot settle in their country for any purpose without bringing some trade. But, whatever may be the cause of their willingness to receive us, we may make use of it for good, and by a very prudent course gra[Mr. Alward. || dually exert a salutary influence. DOMESTIC. Annual Meeting of the Board. May, and continued in session two The Board of Foreign Missions days. The attendance of members met in Philadelphia on the 19th of was larger than usual, and their de VOL. VIII. 28 ent. liberations were characterised by a || remembered by all who were presdecided and yet brotherly spirit of faithfulness in regard to the questions which required their action. The influence of this meeting of the Board, we have reason to believe, will be highly favorable to the interrests of the Missionary cause in our Church. The Minutes of the Proceedings, which were chiefly of a business character, will be found in Resolutions of the General Assembly con❤ cerning Foreign Missions. The following resolutions, adopted by the General Assembly, will receive the serious consideration, we trust, of all the members of our com munion : 1st. Resolved, That the General Assem the Appendix to the Annual Report. bly acknowledge with joy and with devout General Assembly Anniversaries. Our readers are aware that the General Assembly has reverted to the primitive usage of the Church, as commenced by the ecclesiastical body which assembled in Jerusalem, of taking into consideration, as a legitimate and most important part of the regular business of the Assembly, the evangelical and missionary operations of the Church. Accordingly, the claims of Missions, foreign and domestic, Ministerial Education, and Religious Publications, received the full and solemn attention of the late General Assembly-the Report of the Board of Foreign Missions having been read on Tuesday, the 26th of May, and afterwards on successive days those of the Boards of Domestic Missions, Education, and Publication. Addresses were made in each case, after the reading of the Report, by members of the Assembly. The hours thus spent were seasons of great interest. That venerable body was never better or more honorably employed, than when thus engaged in promoting these great ob. jects.-The speeches and the tone of feeling on Tuesday, in regard to Foreign Missions, were of deep and animating interest, long to be gratitude to God, the smiles of his favor on this great cause, and that there is great occasion for thankfulness in view of the many Missionary efforts of the Church. effectual doors thrown open to the Foreign 2d. Resolved, That we notice with deep interest the condition of schools among the heathen, and the increasing devotedness of missionaries in this arduous department of labor, and that we do earnestly recommend to the churches to make these schools more than ever the especial object of prayer, and liberal contribution. 3d. Resolved, That the Assembly revolt with anguish from every part of the melancholy alternative which the want of funds will force upon us, if not speedily remedied, and that we all respond to the Board "we cannot give up any part of the field described in their report." 4th. Resolved, That the loud call to the churches for help cannot be disregarded by any, without criminal apathy towards the perishing heathen. 5th. Resolved, That no financial embarrassment of the country should be suffered to discourage Pastors and Agents from cogently presenting this cause to the people: for the Spirit of God has graciously added to the Church within this season of unparalleled derangement of the country, a multitude of such as we hope shall be saved, and of course a multitude of willing hearts and hands to supply, and more than supply, with their abundant mites, the lack of for tunes which have been broken or diminished. 6th. Resolved, That it be recommended to every Pastor and Session to circulate the Missionary Chronicle diligently among the people, and to make every member of the Church feel, by direct and personal appeal, that it is a duty and a privilege to help this cause, and that the Assembly address a Circular Letter to all the churches under our care, affectionately inviting and urging them to entertain deeper sympathies, to of fer more ardent and unceasing prayers, to make immediate, regular, and vigorous efforts to collect funds for this object, and that it be read from the pulpit of every church at a suitable time. Messrs. McGill, W. C. Anderson, and Whitner, were appointed the Committee provided by the sixth resolution of the foregoing series; the letter prepared by them and adopted by the Assembly will be inserted in our next number. The two following resolutions deserve particular attention : Resolved, That the members of this Assembly become voluntary agents during the ensuing year, as far as practicable, for the diffusion of missionary intelligence, and for the promotion of the missionary cause within the bounds of their respective Presbyteries. what she ought to be, a missionary church; and that all other churches of other denominations may become animated with a true missionary spirit and do their part, in accomplishing the great work to which the Head of the church is now summoning all his people; the work of enlightening, reforming, and converting the world, that He may reign over all nations in the fulness of his grace and glory; and that it be recommended to all the churches to take up on that day collections for the Board of Foreign Missions. Overland Postage to India. In answer to frequent inquiries, we insert the following schedule of postages on a single letter, weighing not more than one fourth of an ounce, from New-York via London, Marseilles and Alexandria, to Bombay,-the mails leaving London on the 5th, 15th, and 25th of every month; viz: From New-York to London, by steamer, 25 Registering in London, to insure the speediest conveyance, English postage, French postage, 48 45 19 1,37 Persons wishing to send letters to our missionaries in India by this route should forward them to the Mission Rooms, New Resolved, That the General Assembly recommend to all the churches under their care to observe the first Sabbath in Janu-York, with the amount requisite to pay ary next, with special reference to the con- the above charges. version of the world; and on that day to offer up fervent and united prayers for the blessing of God on the operations of our several Boards, that they may subserve the great ends for which they have been appointed, the diffusion of the light of the gospel at home and abroad; that our whole church, in its organized form may become The postage in India from Bombay is paid by the person who receives the letter. It may be stated as follows:From Bombay to Allaahabad, 66 66 Futtegurl, 44 46 66 66 Saharunpur, Sabathu, "Lodiana, Ellustrations of Xdolatry. HINDU TEMPLE AND PAGODA AT GYA. 30 30 42 45 50 ing on the next page. On the right of the Court is the entrance: the Court and the GYA is the name of a town in Upper In- Temple are surrounded by houses, occupied dia, about 30 miles south-west from Patna, chiefly by the servants of government, staand about 350 from Calcutta. It is a place tioned here to receive the taxes which, until of great sanctity in the estimation of the very recently, were paid by pilgrims visitHindus, on account of the Temple and Pa- ing the Temple; the small shrub, seen on goda which are represented in the Engrav-the top of one of these low houses on the |