tage of the opportunity to enter and proclaim upon their mountains "good tidings, and to publish peace and salvation." The time might soon follow, when you would see on your lists, stations among the Tambookies, the Nanbookies, and the various tribes of people between us and Delagoa Bay. I hope the Committee will never forget that, with the exception of Latakoo, which is far in the interior, there is not a single missionary station between the place of my residence, and the Northern extremity of the Red Sea; nor any people, professedly Christian, with the exception of those of Abyssinia. Here then is a wide field-the whole eastern coast of the Continent of Africa! (see this enlarged upon in a tract called "the Conversion of the World," written by Messrs. Hall and Newell, Ainerican missionaries, page 51.) Ifever the words of the Saviour were applicable to any part of the world, at any time, surely they apply to Eastern Africa, at the present time; "The harvest is great, but the labourers are fen." How should Christian men pray that the "Lord of the harvest would send forth labourers into his vineyard!"

The field to which I am now inviting the attention of the Committee, and to which, if God spare my life, I hope to have sufficient reason to request the most serious attention-will not, I conceive, whatever other difficulties there may exist, be found to be an expensive one. Should the Committee think proper to send another missionary here, we will take care to have land ploughed and sown with corn before he arrives; so that he shall have bread to eat for very little expense. My people have no money; but they tell me they will work in the gardens and fields of the missionaries; and, as soon as their flocks increase, they will give sheep, &c. An extra labourer for this important station would not be a very great extra burthen on your treasurer. But in selecting a missionary, I hope the pecu

liarities of the station will not be forgotten.

The people who came with me from London, are now formed into their classes; we are getting a little into order, after the confusion and derangement occasioned by the voyage and other untoward circumstances; and already I see the effect of it, in their being more spiritual, zealous, and consistent. Every Sabbath, at Salem, the services are as follows:-Morning, at seven o'clock, prayer meeting-eleven, preaching

three, preaching-evening, (half past six), prayer meeting. We have commenced

Sunday School, the hours of teaching being from nine till the hour of service in the morning, and from one until service in the afternoon. I rather think ours is the first and only Sunday School conducted on the plan of those in England, in this colony. It is my intention to endeavour to introduce the system of Sunday School instruction among all the English 'settlers.

As it regards myself and family! will not say much, although volumes would not fully express all the goodness of God unto us. My dear partner was never better in health and spirits. My child is also very well; and, although I am sometimes a little disordered, when under the necessity of being out during the time when the sun is at its height, at which time it is always very hot; I am, nevertheless, very well in general. Í consider the climate to be quite favourable to health.

The general freedom of the settlers from sickness, notwithstanding their exposure to the heat of midday, and the damp of the night, is in my opinion sufficient proof of it. I feel my soul alive to its own inte rests, and my zeal for God's honour is much increased; but when I call to mind my inexperience, my unworthiness, I am constrained to entreat you to exercise patience and prayer for your son and brother in Jesus Christ, WILLIAM SHAW.

tionate manner by the society and other friends. We felt the greatness of the work, and our personal insufficiency; and this led us to rely on Him who has said, "My presence shall go with thee;" My strength shall be made.perfect in weakness." We began our work in the name of the Lord; and have reason to say, we have not laboured in vain, nor spent our strength for nought. God has been pleased to continue and increase his work by our feeble efforts, blessed be his holy Name for ever! Peace is sown in all our borders; and the fruits of righteousness abound. Many have run to the standard of the cross, and have become the avowed servants of the Lord Jesus. Our congregations in every part of the Island are gradually increasing; and the societies are growing in numbers and grace. At Parham, our congregations are so much increased, that though the chapel was considerably enlarged last year, it has become too small; and we are again under the happy necessity of enlarging it.

Prosperous state of the Schools.

It is with no small pleasure that we have to state to you the growing prosperity of our Sunday Schools. In the town of St. John's we have two schools; one taught in the chapel, of upwards of one hundred children who, for their attention, improvement, and propriety of conduct, would do honour to any of your English schools. Some of them are truly serious, and in earnest for the salvation of their souls. A School Library has been lately formed of such works as will serve to enlarge their minds and give them a taste for mental improve

ment. It will be an acceptable offering, if any of our friends in England will present us with a few proper books. The late hurricane, which did but little comparative injury in Antigua, carried away our two school-rooms at Parham: These being but wattled buildings, could not be expected to resist a strong wind. The SchoolCommittee determined to exert themselves, and build a durable room proportionate to our wants. One was immediately begun, 60 feet by 25; and a subscription was opened to defray the expence of its erection. Some of the respectable inhabitants came forward on the occasion, in the most handsome manner; but from others we received hard words and stern repulses. Honour and reproach, however, were both alike to us; for we joyfully trod in the steps of Him "who went about doing good." Neither drudgery nor shame could deprive us of the luxury we enjoyed in the sweet anticipation of seeing hundreds of children taught to read the Word of God, and trained to walk in wisdom's ways. Last Sunday the school was opened, and 700 children, chiefly slaves, were admitted. What a glorious prospect! May all these children grow up in the vineyard of the Lord, flourish in maturity, and bring forth fruit in old age. We cannot but acknowledge, with gratitude, our obligations to our most able coadjutor, Mr. Thomas J. Bourne, Superintendant of the School; whom Providence seems to have designed for the support of this work, and whom Mr. Butterworth kindly introduced to our acquaintance. We shall have a debt of about 1007. remaining upon the School-Room.

principal cause, I believe, was my weak state of body at the time it happened; owing to the great exercise I had gone through, having preached nine times in the week, besides many other duties, and travelling between 30 and 40 miles in that time. The exercise of the mind I find to be more severe than that of the body. But I would not boast; I count myself still an unprofitable servant Neither

would I complain; that be far from me; for I am not only satisfied with my lot, but am fully persuaded that I am where God would have me to be. I am happy in a beloved partner, in my situation, in my circumstances; but especially in my work: For Zion is my chief joy; and God has been pleased to bless my labours amongst the people here.

General Prosperity of the Work on

this Station.

This I have been led to infer from the increase of the congregation, especially at Deep Bay and Half Way Tree; and from the increase we have had to our societies. And I am inclined to hope that our members are advancing in the knowledge and experience of Divine things. The last love-feast we held here, was a most gracious season; and much solid piety was manifested in the experience of many, who in the great congregation declared, without fear, and with many tears, what great things their dear massa Jesus had done for their poor souls. There has been a good work among the soldiers of late: the little society has increased to about 20, though several are gone

to other islands.

Mr. Janion visits several Estates. Before my late indisposition, I visited several of the estates in the neighbourhood frequently, to pray with those who were in the sick houses. On some of these occasions I had 20, 30, or 40, chiefly sick persons, to address. I had also an opportunity of speaking to many of the Africans, who, in general are much more ignorant and wicked than the Creole negrors. Some of them have attended to the advice given them, and have become hearers; and a few have been admitted on trial. I have occasionally called at 20 or 30 of the different estates contiguous to our chapels; and one happy result has been, an increase of congregation. I have begun, in a few instances, to resume that part of (what I consider) the duty of every minister, especially of every missionary, to go to those who will not come to us. This is the more necessary, as their danger is so much the greater.

According to our most excellent instructions (which I hope, by the grace of God assisting me, ever faithfully and diligently to attend to,) I shall send an extract or two from my journal, which, though the dates may be old, the intelligence may not be altogether uninteresting.

Wednesday, May 12. Rode to Cagon, 16 miles from Sandy Point; where I arrived as the congregation were beginning to assemble. It consisted of about 60 black and coloured people. As they had been often disappointed, owing to brother Gilgrass's indisposition, I exhorted them from Jude 20, 21, to build up themselves on their most holy faith, &c. After of several classes-then to hear the preaching, had to call over the names trial of a member for misconduct--then to admit a backslider again; and, in conclusion, administered the sacrament to about twenty communicants-the Lord girded me with strength. Between five and six the following morning, I exhorted about 20 to be watchful, and strengthen the things that remained, which were with gladness by a simple peoready to die! The word was received ple. Immediately after preaching I rode to Deep Bay, and breakfasted there. In my way, I passed through the negro houses of some of the estates, and was recognized by some of the slaves as the New Massa Minister. A driver, who was going in the same direction, undertook to guide me through the plantations and across the deep gullies that lay in my way. He seemed highly delighted, as if some honour was done to him; and could not forbear proclaiming to all who passed who I was, and that I was come to overhawl (i. e. to look after) them. Some came running to me anxious to seize the opportunity of making themselves known as members of our society. As time permitted, I dropped a word of advice, which was most cordially received with their "Yes, massa, dat be true; tank he, me massa; God bless you, my dear massa," &c. This was the case especially with a poor negro woman, who had not been able to go to any of our places of preaching for some years. With uplifted eyes and